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HG03 OCL

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 OCL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,223 miles

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

brake backing plates slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,223 miles

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

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

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

brake backing plates slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,361 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,369 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,225 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front tyres wearing on edges 205/55/16

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,789 miles

front disc pads worn approx 75%

wear & corrsion in all discs

Fail 13 Jul 2011 45,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front disc pads worn approx 75%

wear & corrsion in all discs

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,569 miles

front and rear discs starting to score

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,654 miles

corrosion on rear discs

Fail 17 Jul 2009 34,654 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some corrosion on front & rear discs

Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,610 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 25,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

excess play in parking brake

Fail 25 Jul 2006 19,946 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

excess play in parking brake

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OCL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG03 OCL, 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 HG03 OCL registered?

HG03 OCL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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