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HT03 LXA

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,243 mi
Last recorded198,243 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 LXA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2016 198,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

oil leak

parking cable corroded both

Pass 19 Feb 2015 190,774 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 190,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 182,546 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 172,218 miles

handbrake cables corroded and starting to perish

Fail 5 Feb 2013 172,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cables corroded and starting to perish

Pass 29 Feb 2012 163,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 150,534 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 143,147 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 136,094 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

lhf rhf tyres wearing on inner edges

lhr rhr tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Aug 2008 136,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

lhf rhf tyres wearing on inner edges

lhr rhr tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2007 128,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 117,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres worn low on outside edges

Pass 30 Jun 2006 114,051 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 114,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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 LXA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HT03 LXA, 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 LXA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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