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HT03 KWS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,514 mi
Last recorded102,514 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 KWS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Aug 2018 102,439 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

near side rear tyre worn on the outer edge

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,111 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,111 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 79,080 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 78,478 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,412 miles

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

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,837 miles

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

osf headlight bracket broken

osr tyre damaged, advise replacement [ DEEP CUT IN TREAD ]

Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

osf headlight bracket broken

osr tyre damaged, advise replacement [ DEEP CUT IN TREAD ]

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,834 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,527 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,527 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,253 miles

nail in 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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HT03 KWS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HT03 KWS, 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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HT03 KWS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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