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HC03 MDF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,434 mi
Last recorded167,434 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC03 MDF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 167,434 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres low on inner edges and cracking on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2021 167,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres low on inner edges and cracking on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres getting low inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2019 162,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 157,405 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 157,404 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 152,164 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 146,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 141,185 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,792 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2014 135,792 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

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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HC03 MDF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HC03 MDF, 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 HC03 MDF registered?

HC03 MDF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HC03 MDF safe to buy?

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