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2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,264 mi
Last recorded88,264 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 CFU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,264 miles

both front brake discs pitting heavily

Fail 2 Jan 2014 88,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs pitting heavily

both rear brake discs in very poor condition

engine oil topped up prior to testing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre cracked/perished and close to exposing cord/ply

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2012 82,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre starting to get low

offside wiper smearing close to excessive

Fail 26 May 2012 82,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre starting to get low

offside wiper smearing close to excessive

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre underinflated

slight blow to centre pipe and rear silencer

Pass 12 May 2010 62,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2010 62,344 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2009 49,173 miles

nearside side repeating indicator is slightly discoloured

nearside wiper starting to deteriate

offside front door appiture bottom trim is adrift

offside rear road spring is starting to corrode

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 11 May 2009 49,173 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside side repeating indicator is slightly discoloured

nearside wiper starting to deteriate

offside front door appiture bottom trim is adrift

offside rear road spring is starting to corrode

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,958 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 35,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HW53 CFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HW53 CFU, 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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HW53 CFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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