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HG52 ZCK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,534 mi
Last recorded196,534 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 196,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 193,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 191,073 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 191,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 178,789 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2022 168,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 164,808 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 157,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 148,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2019 148,211 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2017 139,838 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 134,953 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS & OS (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 128,894 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Dec 2014 121,095 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 121,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 106,158 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,182 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 1 Dec 2011 73,388 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,239 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,356 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,970 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,058 miles

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

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 16 Jan 2006 24,776 miles

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

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 ZCK 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 87.5%.

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 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 HG52 ZCK, 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 ZCK registered?

HG52 ZCK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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