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HG03 FVH

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,144 mi
Last recorded138,144 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 FVH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,144 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 135,762 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))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 135,351 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 129,401 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 129,174 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 125,130 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 121,783 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2020 121,774 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tow bar has some corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2019 118,601 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play in a balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tow bar has some corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

manufacturers under guards fitted to engine not allowing a full inspection

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,490 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower boot (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,344 miles

High level brakelight not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 114,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

High level brakelight not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 112,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,688 miles

Offisde rear stabilizer link has slight play

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

Offside drop link rubber boot split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,480 miles

off side rear link bar slight play

rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2012 100,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear backplates rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear backplates rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 82,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 69,364 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 69,115 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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HG03 FVH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HG03 FVH, 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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HG03 FVH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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