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VU53 HLH

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,599 mi
Last recorded150,599 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HLH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 150,599 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Serious oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside All panels at the near side several damage, but no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure Wing damage and slightly loose. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outer edge (205/55/16). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack leak at the boot area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (OS & NS). (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 150,514 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Serious oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (OSF & NSF). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside All panels at the near side several damage, but no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure Wing damage and slightly loose. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outer edge (205/55/16). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack leak at the boot area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Hand break requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (OS & NS). (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 142,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 136,882 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 127,233 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 120,228 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,659 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 107,659 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,463 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 95,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

particulate filter missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,460 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,211 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 40,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,571 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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VU53 HLH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU53 HLH, 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 VU53 HLH registered?

VU53 HLH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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