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HG03 PNJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

302,595 mi
Last recorded302,595 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 302,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 301,535 miles

oil leak on engine

airbag light on

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2012 301,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

airbag light on

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

front brake discs worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Jun 2011 274,200 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 273,473 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 273,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 244,596 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 244,454 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 244,083 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake indicator warning wire damaged.

n/s/r two wheel nut caps missing.

slight oil leak under the engine.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 244,083 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake indicator warning wire damaged.

n/s/r two wheel nut caps missing.

slight oil leak under the engine.

too much oil in the engine.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 212,920 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 219,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 219,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 219,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 195,287 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 195,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 194,789 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 194,789 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 160,305 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 159,777 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 158,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 157,673 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 157,673 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 128,092 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 127,960 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 127,573 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 127,350 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 PNJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 PNJ, 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 PNJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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