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SH53 ENM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

300,665 mi
Last recorded300,665 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 ENM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2013 300,665 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SRS light indicates passenger air bag switched off

both rear brake discs show some deterioration to outer surfaces. combined with new pads may be cause of lowish performance to park brake

clutch pedal anti slip missing

n/s/r inner tail light seems bright, poos wrong wattage bulb

o/s/f fog light not working and lens missing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 300,665 miles

SRS light indicates passenger air bag switched off

both rear brake discs show some deterioration to outer surfaces. combined with new pads may be cause of lowish performance to park brake

clutch pedal anti slip missing

n/s/r inner tail light seems bright, poos wrong wattage bulb

o/s/f fog light not working and lens missing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 295,061 miles

brake pedal anti slip shows wear, clutch anti slip missing

o/s/f fog light not working and lens missing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 295,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal anti slip shows wear, clutch anti slip missing

o/s/f fog light not working and lens missing

Pass 10 May 2011 285,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 262,759 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 262,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

both no plate lenses missing ;

offside front fog light lens broken ;

Pass 23 Apr 2009 226,431 miles

Offside rear brake hose slightly perished

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

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 23 Apr 2009 226,429 miles

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

Offside rear brake hose slightly perished

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 26 Apr 2008 187,742 miles

Engine undertray not secure

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Slight binding to nearside front brake

Fail 22 Apr 2008 187,738 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Engine undertray not secure

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Slight binding to nearside front brake

Pass 20 Apr 2007 145,677 miles

Slight staining around fuel tank - no leak apparent

Fail 19 Apr 2007 145,567 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Staining around fuel tank - no leak apparent

Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,764 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 26 Apr 2006 95,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight front brake imbalance

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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SH53 ENM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SH53 ENM, 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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SH53 ENM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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