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HG03 RZS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,453 mi
Last recorded135,453 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 135,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp loose not insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipes damp (2.3.3b)

hi viz stop lamp inop

Fail 9 Oct 2017 135,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp loose not insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipes damp (2.3.3b)

hi viz stop lamp inop

Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,355 miles

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

hi viz brake light inop

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r track control arm has slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2016 131,355 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

hi viz brake light inop

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r track control arm has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2015 126,048 miles

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

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

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

boot struts worn and boot doesn't stay held up

hi viz brake light inop

n/s/ headlight loose

Fail 19 Oct 2015 125,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

boot struts worn and boot doesn't stay held up

hi viz brake light inop

n/s/ headlight loose

Pass 28 Oct 2014 120,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 115,002 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 115,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,131 miles

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

tailgate catch insecure,but can be secured in closed position

Fail 8 Oct 2012 110,131 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tailgate catch insecure,but can be secured in closed position

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,851 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,396 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 82,483 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 82,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,587 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,452 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 RZS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RZS, 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 RZS registered?

HG03 RZS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HG03 RZS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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