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HY53 PHN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,896 mi
Last recorded170,896 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 PHN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 170,896 miles

engine lower cover loose

Fail 8 Mar 2016 170,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine lower cover loose

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 162,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 153,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 130,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 108,846 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 108,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

n/s front fog light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,339 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 89,324 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,641 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,567 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,954 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

osf tyre wall damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,095 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 26,095 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PHN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHN, 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 PHN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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