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HG03 OTC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,628 mi
Last recorded122,628 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 OTC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 122,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 122,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,308 miles

Clutch slipping

Front brake pad sensor wires broken

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre poor condition

Nearside windscreen washer jet poor

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 114,308 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre to cat joint loose/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch slipping

Front brake pad sensor wires broken

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre poor condition

Nearside windscreen washer jet poor

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

brake servo slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,137 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

brake servo slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 106,145 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,504 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 93,572 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,876 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 85,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,786 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 23 May 2011 58,015 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake discs very corroded

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)

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

Rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 58,015 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear tyres perished

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

Front brake discs very corroded

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)

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

Rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 52,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,004 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,025 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,717 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 27,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

emissions only just met requirements

Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,314 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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HG03 OTC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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