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HG03 RZT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,323 mi
Last recorded218,323 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 218,323 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 209,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 200,774 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 193,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 180,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 176,298 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 169,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 169,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 166,599 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 166,595 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 154,841 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear tyre splitting on inner tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 146,758 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 144,162 miles

n/s &o/s rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 144,162 miles

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

n/s &o/s rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 140,765 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 140,765 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 134,158 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 125,207 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 125,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 116,835 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 116,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 89,567 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 76,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,339 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 RZT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

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

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