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PJ53 HJU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,627 mi
Last recorded177,627 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HJU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 177,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 177,625 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel found on fuel tank and pipes leading off of the tank (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 152,949 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 152,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 124,139 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 124,136 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 124,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure spring clip (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 92,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,244 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,086 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 91,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 73,725 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 73,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,982 miles

Front discs are worn and pads are low

Fuel tank securing bracket rust and deteriorated and better to renew

Park brake cable shield near caliper damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2010 52,265 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,873 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,254 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,703 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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PJ53 HJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ53 HJU, 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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PJ53 HJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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