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HT03 AXV

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,571 mi
Last recorded183,571 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 AXV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 183,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 169,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 169,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 148,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 120,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 120,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 97,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,437 miles

Nearside front antirollbar link slight has slight movement.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,980 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front inner brake pads look low?

front number plate marked

minor stonechips tp screen

o/s/f tyre low tread(just under 3mm)

o/s/r tyre low tread(aprox 2.5mm in places)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,285 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front number plate marked

o/s wiper split on ends

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,500 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,029 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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HT03 AXV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HT03 AXV, 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 HT03 AXV registered?

HT03 AXV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is HT03 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 AXV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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