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SH53 HZD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,979 mi
Last recorded100,979 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HZD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 100,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,498 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has slight corrosion

front brakes have a slight bind

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2016 94,498 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 86,088 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

both sides of body panel damaged

eml on

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 86,088 miles

both sides of body panel damaged

eml on

rear brake back plates corroded

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,681 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 73,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,169 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,169 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 58,601 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 58,601 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a very slight crack

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,841 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,251 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,170 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,040 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 HZD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HZD, 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 HZD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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