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PK03 HWC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,448 mi
Last recorded98,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 HWC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,448 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 98,445 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil above maximum level

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,818 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 83,534 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 83,534 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 72,525 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,308 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 60,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,064 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 33,064 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,405 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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PK03 HWC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK03 HWC, 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 PK03 HWC registered?

PK03 HWC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is PK03 HWC safe to buy?

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