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HJ03 KAX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,992 mi
Last recorded175,992 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 KAX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 175,992 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 175,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 153,307 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)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 141,339 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 131,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 131,163 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 122,251 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 122,251 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,708 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 96,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,801 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/front disc corroded

slight in balance to front brakes

steering rack damp no leak found

Fail 10 Feb 2009 77,798 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

o/s/front disc corroded

slight in balance to front brakes

steering rack damp no leak found

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,244 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,242 miles

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

nearside rear disc appears to be in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,646 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 52,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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HJ03 KAX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ03 KAX, 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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HJ03 KAX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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