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PH53 NES

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,842 mi
Last recorded142,842 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH53 NES
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 142,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 136,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 136,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2008 124,309 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 124,309 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 113,221 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 113,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2006 96,649 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 96,418 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PH53 NES is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PH53 NES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PH53 NES registered?

PH53 NES is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PH53 NES safe to buy?

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