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HG52 OTW

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,158 mi
Last recorded177,158 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 OTW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 177,158 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 177,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb almost white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt completely split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb almost white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt completely split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 170,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 161,595 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 156,338 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 156,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 144,500 miles

Hand brake cables stiff and in poor condition

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 144,500 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Hand brake cables stiff and in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 133,064 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 133,064 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 120,199 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2.5 mm

slight leak around power steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2012 120,199 miles

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

n/s/f tyre down to 2.5 mm

slight leak around power steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2011 106,559 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 106,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Nov 2010 95,517 miles

o/s/r brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2009 82,044 miles

both front tyres low n/s and o/s

slight play in n/s front antiroll link

Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,594 miles

Nearside 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)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2007 51,644 miles

handbrake travel long

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight play in o/s/r track control arm

Pass 30 May 2006 39,018 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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HG52 OTW 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 HG52 OTW, 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 HG52 OTW registered?

HG52 OTW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is HG52 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 OTW 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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