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HY53 MWM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,315 mi
Last recorded179,315 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 MWM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2023 179,315 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 173,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 173,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 173,008 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2018 161,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

discs rusty all around

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 158,942 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 158,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 149,318 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OIL LEAK

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 149,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BACK-BOX BROKEN (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)

coil spring broken BOTH REAR LOWER (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OIL LEAK

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 138,745 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 138,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 130,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear exhaust box corroded at its joint

Fail 8 Oct 2014 130,848 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear exhaust box corroded at its joint

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r lights bad earth

Fail 7 Oct 2013 119,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r lights bad earth

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre side wal perished

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre badly perished

Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,819 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front brake discs in poor condition.

n/s/f tyre perished (recomend replacement)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,819 miles

front brake discs in poor condition.

n/s/f tyre perished (recomend replacement)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,608 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,119 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 86,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,795 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,177 miles

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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HY53 MWM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HY53 MWM, 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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HY53 MWM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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