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HN03 TXR

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,273 mi
Last recorded145,273 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 145,273 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

knocking from steering column

Pass 26 Jan 2017 136,367 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 135,685 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres bald inner edge + on limit

front brake pads quite thin

some play in o/s/r tie bar ball joint

some roughness in steering

Pass 27 Jan 2016 125,557 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,260 miles

o/s/f drive boot damp

Fail 13 Feb 2015 106,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f drive boot damp

Pass 22 Mar 2014 98,522 miles

both rear tie bar ball joints slight play

n/s/f antiroll bar link boot split

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar link

Fail 22 Mar 2014 98,522 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tie bar ball joints slight play

n/s/f antiroll bar link boot split

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 30 Mar 2013 90,615 miles

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

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)

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

nearside rear door check strap mechanism jamming

slight play in steering

Fail 21 Mar 2013 90,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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)

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,183 miles

service warning lamp illuminated

stonechips in front screen

both front antiroll bar link arm gaiters deteriorating(strong advise)

child seat fitted to offside rear

engine top cover and undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished on outer sidewall(strong advise)

offside front tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

offside rear door stiff to open from outside(strong advise)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti roll bar link balljoint gaiters split

n/s front tyre getting low and perished

n/s rear tyre perished

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

Fail 24 Mar 2011 75,375 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti roll bar link balljoint gaiters split

n/s front tyre getting low and perished

n/s rear tyre perished

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

Fail 25 Mar 2010 70,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted to n/s rear

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,310 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted to n/s rear

Pass 14 Mar 2009 62,501 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,892 miles

2.5mm tread left on n/s/f tyre

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 TXR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

HN03 TXR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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