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SH53 HMV

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,235 mi
Last recorded239,235 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 239,235 miles

air bag light on

centre brake light two led's not working

nearside front brake disc showing signs of wear

nearside front brake pads showing signs of wear

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of wear

offside front brake disc showing signs of wear

offside front brake pads showing signs of wear

offside front tyre low

play in nearside rear upper track control arm

play in offside rear upper track control arm

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 26 Oct 2010 239,232 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on

centre brake light two led's not working

nearside front brake disc showing signs of wear

nearside front brake pads showing signs of wear

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of wear

offside front brake disc showing signs of wear

offside front brake disc showing signs of wear

offside front brake pads showing signs of wear

offside front tyre low

offside rear tyre on steel wheel

play in nearside rear upper track control arm

play in offside rear upper track control arm

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 11 May 2010 238,165 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to become low

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on a steel wheel

play in nearside rear upper track control arm

slight play in offside rear upper track control arm

Pass 18 May 2009 233,442 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 233,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2008 227,548 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 178,616 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 115,083 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 HMV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMV, 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 HMV registered?

SH53 HMV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SH53 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 HMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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