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SH53 HMK

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,806 mi
Last recorded235,806 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HMK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 235,806 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f foglight not working. n/s/f foglight damaged.

unable to fully see rear springs.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 235,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f foglight not working. n/s/f foglight damaged.

unable to fully see rear springs.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 201,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on.

hi-level brake light bulbs off.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.o/s/r tye severly worn on edgesand cracking.n/s/r tyre cracking and underinflated.

o/s/f foglight inop.

rear no.plate damaged.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 201,726 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on.

hi-level brake light bulbs off.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.o/s/r tye severly worn on edgesand cracking.n/s/r tyre cracking and underinflated.

o/s/f foglight inop.

rear brakes uneven.

rear no.plate damaged.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 169,961 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on.

front brake imbalance on limit.

front no.plate discoloured.

handbrake travel near limit.

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 120,730 miles

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

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 HMK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SH53 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.

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SH53 HMK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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