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HK03 XWA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 XWA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 125,717 miles

Front brake discs starting to rust around edges

Fail 18 Jul 2014 125,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs starting to rust around edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 115,385 miles

Front brake discs rusty around edges

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 115,385 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs rusty around edges

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 106,184 miles

Both front tyres have worn on the inner edges

Brake discs are starting to rust around the edges

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 106,184 miles

Both front tyres have worn on the inner edges

Brake discs are starting to rust around the edges

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,920 miles

Air bag warning light on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are rusty on inside surfaces

Nearside 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)

One metal exhaust mounting broken, exhaust seems secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,567 miles

Both front discs rusty on inside surfaces

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,649 miles

Centre exhaust mounting very rusty and about to break

Front and rear brake discs rusty on inside surfaces

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 72,649 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust mounting very rusty and about to break

Front and rear brake discs rusty on inside surfaces

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,282 miles

corrosion forming to both rear discs.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,345 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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HK03 XWA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XWA, 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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HK03 XWA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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