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FD03 HPF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

110,438 mi
Last recorded110,438 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HPF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 110,438 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,499 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 105,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 103,079 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 100,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 95,991 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 95,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 93,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,662 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 90,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 84,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring broken (3.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,781 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,824 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 81,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,267 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,757 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 77,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,144 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,219 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,937 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 69,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 46,119 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 45,884 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,037 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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FD03 HPF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 FD03 HPF, 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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FD03 HPF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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