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MF03 HNE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,453 mi
Last recorded84,453 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 HNE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 84,453 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 84,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,359 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake cables to rear brakes have splits and deteration to outer casing

n/s/f tyre cutting out on outside edge and has cuts to tyre but not to cords

o/s/f tyre has cuts to treads but not to cords

Pass 3 May 2011 73,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 68,648 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 68,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres 3mm and perishing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,852 miles

front registration plate is cracked but still secure

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2008 57,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate is cracked but still secure

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,804 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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MF03 HNE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MF03 HNE, 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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MF03 HNE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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