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MA53 HJV

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 HJV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,025 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,388 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 115,667 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 115,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,447 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,414 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 89,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,786 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,784 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,007 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 64,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,073 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 53,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,549 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,708 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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MA53 HJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA53 HJV, 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 MA53 HJV registered?

MA53 HJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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