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HK03 XMH

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

200,081 mi
Last recorded200,081 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 200,081 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake effort low in comparison to oposite brake

Pass 16 Feb 2017 190,651 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 190,648 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 182,138 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 182,135 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 169,862 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 169,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 169,811 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 163,567 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 161,352 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 161,295 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 158,915 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 158,915 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jun 2011 150,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

indicators switch direction on auto cancelling

rear brake pads getting low, discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 150,669 miles

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

indicators switch direction on auto cancelling

rear brake pads getting low, discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 133,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 133,420 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 115,917 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

indicators switch direction on cancelling

Fail 24 Jun 2009 115,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

indicators switch direction on cancelling

Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,408 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 99,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 82,090 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,948 miles

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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HK03 XMH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HK03 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

HK03 XMH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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