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MD03 HZM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,961 mi
Last recorded167,961 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 HZM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 167,961 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 167,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 146,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 134,847 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 134,835 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 121,942 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 96,635 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 68,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,402 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,802 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,617 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,762 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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MD03 HZM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MD03 HZM, 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 MD03 HZM registered?

MD03 HZM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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