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HY03 MWX

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

291,748 mi
Last recorded291,748 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 MWX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 291,748 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 291,741 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 284,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Service brake: service 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

both front brake pad warning wires broken.

both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 284,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

both front brake pad warning wires broken.

both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 278,138 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,403 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 265,238 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 116,729 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 116,729 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 303,794 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 303,792 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.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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HY03 MWX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HY03 MWX, 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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HY03 MWX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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