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HY53 PUV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,734 mi
Last recorded202,734 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 202,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fuel tank damp

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 194,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 194,355 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 191,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre tread getting low : 2.5mm

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Fail 15 Dec 2020 191,657 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre tread getting low : 2.5mm

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2019 187,949 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 187,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake wear wire broken (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 183,429 miles

LARGE WEAR LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Offside Front BRAKE PADS WORN TO 3MM

Fail 6 Dec 2018 183,429 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

LARGE WEAR LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Offside Front BRAKE PADS WORN TO 3MM

Pass 5 Jan 2018 174,958 miles

SQUEALING NOISE FROM N/S/REAR BRAKE WHEN WHEEL IS SPUN BY HAND BUT NOT BINDING

Pass 23 Mar 2017 168,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,948 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 157,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 150,176 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 150,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 142,179 miles

Evidence of minor fuel leak on tank but not leaking at present time

Fail 15 Apr 2014 142,179 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Evidence of minor fuel leak on tank but not leaking at present time

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 129,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,068 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 98,068 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 85,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 74,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,776 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 66,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,435 miles

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

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 PUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY53 PUV, 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 PUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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