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HF03 ZHJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,909 mi
Last recorded164,909 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ZHJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2015 164,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on edges

complete exhaust deteriorated/corroded

slight play inner rack

Pass 2 Oct 2014 160,484 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake cables chaffed

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

suspect fapp tank leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 155,239 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 155,239 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 151,127 miles

engine management light on.

fuel additive tank appears to have leaks/repairs:- recommend attention.

offside rear brake disc corroded.

screw in offside rear tyre tread.

very slight wear at offside track rod end:- recommend new in near future.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 151,127 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on.

fuel additive tank appears to have leaks/repairs:- recommend attention.

offside rear brake disc corroded.

screw in offside rear tyre tread.

very slight wear at offside track rod end:- recommend new in near future.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 138,849 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 138,841 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,019 miles

rear silencer strap deterioated

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,013 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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HF03 ZHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HF03 ZHJ, 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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HF03 ZHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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