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SH53 HLD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,262 mi
Last recorded194,262 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HLD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 194,262 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 182,329 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 182,329 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 180,180 miles

Battery loose advise repair

Engine cover loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 179,558 miles

Battery faulty advise replacement

Engine cover loose advise repair

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 179,558 miles

Battery faulty advise replacement

Engine cover loose advise repair

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 176,404 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear slight corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2013 171,392 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 171,354 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine cover loose

Pass 27 Sep 2012 165,665 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 158,188 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 157,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 29 Sep 2011 151,593 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2011 141,788 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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SH53 HLD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver 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 SH53 HLD, 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 SH53 HLD registered?

SH53 HLD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is SH53 HLD safe to buy?

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