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HN03 KMJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

194,193 mi
Last recorded194,193 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 KMJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 194,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 194,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 188,976 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 188,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 186,707 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 178,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 159,737 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 159,723 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 144,141 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2013 144,141 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2012 122,631 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 122,631 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 96,875 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,389 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,455 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 78,455 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,776 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 68,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,774 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,434 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 45,434 miles

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

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

n/s windscreen washer not working

Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,987 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 31,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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