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MW53 HDY

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,345 mi
Last recorded153,345 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 HDY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 153,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 151,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 149,288 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,396 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 135,733 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 135,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 127,018 miles

both rear handbrake cables outer skin deterioated

left and right indicators not cancelling themselves.

n/s/r wheel bearing rough when rotated

Fail 11 Feb 2013 115,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,865 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,006 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,881 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,473 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 39,473 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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MW53 HDY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW53 HDY, 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 MW53 HDY registered?

MW53 HDY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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