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HN03 TXS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

344,006 mi
Last recorded344,006 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 TXS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 344,006 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag lamp showing

both n/s door trims missing

damage to n/s/f wing body

engine lamp showing

o/s head lamp fitting broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 335,209 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

lower engine mount in poor condition

tailgate willnot shut

tow bar fitted time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2012 149,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

lower engine mount in poor condition

tailgate willnot shut

tow bar fitted time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 323,533 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise offside mirror damaged

air bag lamp on

brake pad wire broken on nearside front

lower engine mouting split

rear hand brake cables in poor condition

slight cut on nearside front side wall

staining around fuel tank

tow bar fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2011 323,440 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise offside mirror damaged

air bag lamp on

brake pad wire broken on nearside front

lower engine mouting split

offside rear brake discs in poor condition

rear hand brake cables in poor condition

slight cut on nearside front side wall

staining around fuel tank

tow bar fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 312,272 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine undertray fitted

slight damage to offside door mirror

Fail 12 Feb 2010 312,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine undertray fitted

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 20 Jan 2009 294,019 miles

Air bag light stays on

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

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

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

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

Offside auxilary reverse light broken

Offside door mirror glass and casing damaged

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Rear brake discs have corroded and pitted pad operating surface.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 294,012 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air bag light stays on

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

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

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

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

Offside auxilary reverse light broken

Offside door mirror glass and casing damaged

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Rear brake discs have corroded and pitted pad operating surface.

Pass 1 May 2008 292,926 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s handbrake cable corroding

o/s/f door mirror cracked

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 1 May 2008 292,926 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s handbrake cable corroding

o/s/f door mirror cracked

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 289,716 miles

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

nearside outer handbrake cable cracking.

offside side light slightly dim.

rear silencer rusty.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 289,716 miles

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

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

nearside outer handbrake cable cracking.

offside side light slightly dim.

rear silencer rusty.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 225,360 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 TXS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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