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NC03 HCK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,805 mi
Last recorded112,805 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 HCK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 112,805 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 112,802 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,249 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 94,202 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,922 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 87,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,445 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 44,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,917 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 36,917 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,004 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 20,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,169 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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NC03 HCK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NC03 HCK, 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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NC03 HCK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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