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SJ53 SUX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,396 mi
Last recorded109,396 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 SUX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 109,396 miles

coolant hose wearing thin

Fail 20 Oct 2023 109,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant hose wearing thin

Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 106,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,781 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 97,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits middle box (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn link rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,857 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,776 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear suspension has sight play ?? (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 91,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear suspension has sight play ?? (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid pipe join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,747 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 80,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,414 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,013 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2013 72,013 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2012 67,043 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 67,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,415 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 63,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,633 miles

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

rear brake disc,s corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,020 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 54,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,818 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,803 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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SJ53 SUX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SJ53 SUX, 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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SJ53 SUX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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