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MC53 HJX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,809 mi
Last recorded93,809 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HJX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,809 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,576 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 77,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 69,725 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 62,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 52,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 44,935 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 36,996 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 28,304 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 23,510 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 19,656 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,656 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 15,656 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,918 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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MC53 HJX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MC53 HJX, 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 MC53 HJX registered?

MC53 HJX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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