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HV53 SYJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

227,631 mi
Last recorded227,631 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 SYJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 227,631 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 277,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 233,286 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 233,286 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 197,258 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 197,258 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 163,098 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 163,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 129,934 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 122,254 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVELS POSSIBLE CAT BREAKING UP

Fail 19 May 2008 122,254 miles

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.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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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.

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