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HG03 UER

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

205,583 mi
Last recorded205,583 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 205,583 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 205,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 188,897 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer cv boot pinholed

Fail 26 Sep 2023 188,891 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer cv boot pinholed

Pass 27 Sep 2022 171,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 171,811 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 154,657 miles

Indicator switch faulty Occasionally switches straight to left indicators after self cancelling from right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer cv boot pinholed

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to open tailgate. Boot items/areas inspected over rear seats

Fail 16 Sep 2021 154,621 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive black exhaust smoke. Possible damage to smoke metre (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty Occasionally switches straight to left indicators after self cancelling from right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Rear brake disc rubbing on back plate

Offside handbrake casing worn in clipped section

Oil dipstick bent and halfway out on first opening bonnet

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to open tailgate. Boot items/areas inspected over rear seats

Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Light scratching to windscreen

Offside Front Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 25 Aug 2020 137,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded/insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight scratching to windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Off-side handbrake cable casing worn throu on retaining clip

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 120,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount bearing semi-seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount bearing semi-seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Off-side handbrake cable casing worn throu on retaining clip

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 106,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,299 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 106,298 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 103,446 miles

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

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

center to rear joining sections of exhaust are corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 103,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

center to rear joining sections of exhaust are corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

center to rear joining sections of exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 96,772 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

center to rear joining sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,459 miles

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

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

o/s/f abs ring broken

Fail 12 Aug 2014 92,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,391 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 73,946 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 67,954 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 67,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 63,166 miles

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

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

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

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)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate but still readable.

Pass 5 May 2009 58,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,706 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 46,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 46,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 40,966 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 UER is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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