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HS03 RWL

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,198 mi
Last recorded149,198 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 RWL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 149,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount bearing stiff in operation

Pass 19 Aug 2021 147,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 147,320 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 136,412 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 136,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 131,281 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 118,739 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,379 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 105,364 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 91,881 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 91,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 84,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,170 miles

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

air freshner on int. mirror

brake fluid level below max.

ext. system starting to rust in places

front brake pads starting to get low

general wear on all discs

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

slight damage to rear number plate

tow bar fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 63,219 miles

air freshner on int. mirror

brake fluid level below max

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on all discs

new ext. down pipe fitted

slight damage to rear number plate

stone chips in windscreen

tow bar fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2009 63,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air freshner on int. mirror

brake fluid level below max

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on all discs

new ext. down pipe fitted

slight damage to rear number plate

stone chips in windscreen

tow bar fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,692 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 54,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,472 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 43,472 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 34,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front pads worn low.75%

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 RWL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HS03 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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