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PF53 HUJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,992 mi
Last recorded56,992 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 HUJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 56,992 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 56,991 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened upper spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp securing front to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,763 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 56,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,389 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 52,389 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,686 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,347 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,639 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,775 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 40,753 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,718 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 37,718 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PF53 HUJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PF53 HUJ, 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 PF53 HUJ registered?

PF53 HUJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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