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HS03 HGA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,285 mi
Last recorded147,285 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 HGA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 147,285 miles

HANDBRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATING

Pass 21 Sep 2015 141,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 141,609 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n\s front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n\s rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 124,219 miles

rear exhaust system getting corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 124,175 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

rear exhaust system getting corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,274 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 111,274 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 94,784 miles

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

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

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

Screen damage above 10mm inside zone A but outside of swept area.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 82,828 miles

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

nsr brake disc corroded

osr brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,576 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,594 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,336 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,226 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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HS03 HGA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HS03 HGA, 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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HS03 HGA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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