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SC53 HMK

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 HMK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,211 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,153 miles

oil sweat at n/s/r shock absorber .

surface corrosion at rear inner brake discs ,

Fail 21 Oct 2010 54,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil sweat at n/s/r shock absorber .

surface corrosion at rear inner brake discs ,

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,094 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight play in o/s/r tie bar

Fail 23 Nov 2009 50,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil level high

slight play in o/s/r tie bar

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,495 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,886 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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SC53 HMK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SC53 HMK, 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 SC53 HMK registered?

SC53 HMK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is SC53 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 HMK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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