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HN03 TXK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,319 mi
Last recorded196,319 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 TXK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 196,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 189,665 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

indicator switch loose

Fail 23 Aug 2019 189,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

indicator switch loose

Pass 16 Aug 2018 180,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 177,606 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Jun 2016 176,551 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 176,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 166,233 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 166,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 158,322 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 158,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 149,687 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are geting low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 142,307 miles

off side rear tyre is staryting to go out of shape

Fail 12 Apr 2012 142,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side rear tyre is staryting to go out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2011 129,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,514 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 115,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 102,464 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 73,063 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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HN03 TXK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXK, 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 TXK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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