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HN03 EHK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,153 mi
Last recorded150,153 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 EHK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 150,153 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 150,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint clamp missing (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 144,574 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 144,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 137,506 miles

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre perished and damaged outer sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 137,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre perished and damaged outer sidewall

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2014 130,013 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 130,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,045 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 117,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust Clamp/mount corroded to excess and broken away from rear silecer

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 102,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,819 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 67,850 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 61,279 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 61,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 54,215 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 11 May 2007 54,215 miles

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,246 miles

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

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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HN03 EHK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN03 EHK, 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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HN03 EHK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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