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HK03 DHY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,453 mi
Last recorded211,453 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 DHY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 211,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot in poor condition

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

signs of fluid loss at steering rack

Pass 11 May 2018 194,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from under side the vehicle

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

Surface corrosion underside vehicle covering brakes, suspension and steering components.

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 10 May 2018 194,941 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major leak of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Parts of the disk missing due to corrosion on the inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Parts of the disk missing due to corrosion on the inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking Further investigation required to determine the location of the leak (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from under side the vehicle

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

Surface corrosion underside vehicle covering brakes, suspension and steering components.

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 9 May 2017 182,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 171,748 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 160,148 miles

All brake discs starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blades poor.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 160,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All brake discs starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Wiper blades poor.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 150,116 miles

o/s front antiroll bar link has slight play

Pass 8 May 2013 142,022 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 142,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 133,979 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 124,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 114,499 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,844 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Jun 2008 88,193 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 87,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 69,086 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 51,679 miles

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

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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HK03 DHY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK03 DHY, 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 HK03 DHY registered?

HK03 DHY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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