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HG03 XTA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,601 mi
Last recorded56,601 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 XTA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,601 miles

Brake servo has small air leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake servo has small air leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,414 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,000 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,721 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,294 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,462 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2009 41,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,501 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 31,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,287 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 XTA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

HG03 XTA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is HG03 XTA safe to buy?

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