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HN03 EPU

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,407 mi
Last recorded144,407 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 EPU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 144,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 134,963 miles

E.M.L is on

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2023 134,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

E.M.L is on

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 121,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,002 miles

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

all wheels/tyres close too fouling vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2021 104,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

all wheels/tyres close too fouling vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,321 miles

Front both front brake discs rusty

Front sub frame mounts in poor condition

Rear both rear brake discs rusty

Rear both rear wheel rims just touch trailing arms when jacked up but clear when under load

Fail 19 May 2020 93,301 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2019 88,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat baces insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear seat baces insecure

Pass 2 May 2018 81,321 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 81,321 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,519 miles

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

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

slight corrosion , both front brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,362 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very slight play in suspect both rear tie rods

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very slight play in suspect both rear tie rods

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,251 miles

front wipers split

rust on rear discs

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 20,718 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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HN03 EPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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