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MF53 HPK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

252,999 mi
Last recorded252,999 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HPK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 252,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 218,216 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on during test

engine mangement light on during test

Pass 20 Oct 2011 198,155 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on during test

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 198,155 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on during test

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 168,955 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 141,289 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 110,101 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 90,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 90,227 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,835 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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MF53 HPK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF53 HPK, 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 MF53 HPK registered?

MF53 HPK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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