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SA53 HFU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,821 mi
Last recorded106,821 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 HFU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 106,821 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 101,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,027 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front strut top bearings siezed

Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,027 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front strut top bearings siezed

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f top bearing seized , n/s/f bearing stiff

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,581 miles

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

o/s/f top strut bearing stiff

Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f top strut bearing stiff

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,713 miles

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

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

horn switch not working on all contacts

o/s/f strut top bearing ,tightness/notchy

Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,713 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

horn switch not working on all contacts

o/s/f strut top bearing ,tightness/notchy

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,044 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 53,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,412 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside dip headlamp slightly dim

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,072 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,185 miles

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

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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SA53 HFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA53 HFU, 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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SA53 HFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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