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HY03 WHC

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,746 mi
Last recorded155,746 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 WHC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 155,746 miles

Both rear brake discs splash guards corroded

Centre & rear exhaust very corroded

Engine cover fitted

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

Front bumper & fog lights damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexible joint leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 148,827 miles

Both rear tyre`s worn on inner edge

Engine cover fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front bumper & fog lights damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 140,828 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

offside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

offside front tyre 3mm

slight leak from front exhaust flexible joint

Pass 24 Feb 2015 133,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

botth front fog lights & bumper damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2015 133,821 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs corroded & pitted

botth front fog lights & bumper damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2014 124,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pedal soft

Fail 11 Feb 2014 124,143 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pedal soft

Pass 22 Feb 2013 113,354 miles

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both front fog lights damaged

front exhaust flexible joint leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2013 113,354 miles

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both front fog lights damaged

front exhaust flexible joint leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight oil leaks

Fail 24 Feb 2012 100,735 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight oil leaks

Pass 4 Feb 2011 86,536 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,935 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2008 53,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2008 53,982 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,172 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 46,172 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,346 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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HY03 WHC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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