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HG03 OSX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,049 mi
Last recorded198,049 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 OSX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 198,049 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2016 198,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2015 194,726 miles

cant view front pads properly

various rubber bushes perished

Fail 23 Oct 2015 194,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour looks too bright,like a stop lamp bulb fitted (1.1.A.3e)

cant view front pads properly

various rubber bushes perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 199,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 185,943 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 182,692 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 182,650 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 172,279 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 172,265 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 163,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside front anti roll link both joints dust covers split

Fail 2 Sep 2010 163,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside front anti roll link both joints dust covers split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 137,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Recomend replacing both front tyres within 3000 miles

Recomend replacing front brake pads witin 3000 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 117,255 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 117,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 93,003 miles

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

air bag light on ?

n/s/f fog light insecure(damaged)

n/s/f headlight gaurd missing

pollen filter very durty

Fail 18 Oct 2007 93,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on ?

engine top cover adrift

hand brake getting long

n/s/f fog light insecure(damaged)

n/s/f headlight gaurd missing

pollen filter very durty

Pass 10 Nov 2006 70,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 70,749 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 59,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 59,621 miles

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

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 OSX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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