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HN03 EPX

2003 Peugeot 406

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,126 mi
Last recorded193,126 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 EPX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 193,126 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 193,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 180,198 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 180,173 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 159,936 miles

NSR AND OSR BRAKE DISCS SCORED ON BRAKE SURFACE AREA AND RUST SCALED FRONT BRAKE WARNING WIRES NOT CONNECTED OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

no plate front cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2010 141,604 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 141,596 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 123,172 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 104,101 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 88,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

k light on

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,351 miles

k light on

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2006 63,054 miles

Nearside 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 EPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EPX, 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 HN03 EPX registered?

HN03 EPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HN03 EPX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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