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SH53 HZB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,586 mi
Last recorded169,586 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HZB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 169,586 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad retaining pins corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 169,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad retaining pins corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 160,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 160,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 152,855 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 152,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 147,044 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 136,505 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 136,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 126,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 126,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 114,284 miles

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 114,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,778 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,579 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 64,890 miles

advise rear brake pad pins corroded / also near side brake disc is corroded on inside face

Pass 14 Oct 2006 53,252 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 HZB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HZB, 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 HZB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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