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SG53 HYR

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,156 mi
Last recorded115,156 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 HYR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 115,156 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 115,156 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 96,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s and o/s front tyre edges worn

Pass 15 Sep 2012 82,730 miles

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

front brake pads becoming low

slight movement in n/s/f linkbar assy

slight movement in o/s/r upper torsion arm

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,741 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,822 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 51,822 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

airbag light staying on

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 31,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,669 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,169 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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SG53 HYR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG53 HYR, 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 SG53 HYR registered?

SG53 HYR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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