MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
n/side front brake pad warning wires broken
smoke not tested exhaust blowing to excess
BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT
DRIVERS SEAT WORN
O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING HAS SLIGHT PLAY
Oil leak
PLAY IN STEERING RACK
REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
PLAY IN STEERING RACK
REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT
DRIVERS SEAT WORN
O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING HAS SLIGHT PLAY
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear inner side light inop
slight noise nearside front wheel bearing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear inner side light inop
slight noise nearside front wheel bearing
PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVELS POSSIBLE CAT BREAKING UP
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVELS POSSIBLE CAT BREAKING UP
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV53 SYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV53 SYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HV53 SYJ registered?
HV53 SYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is HV53 SYJ safe to buy?
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