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SM03 HAA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,557 mi
Last recorded155,557 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 HAA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 155,557 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 155,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 148,007 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both slightly faded (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front flexable pipe has a slight exhaust gas leak

Lens cover missing from nearside number plate lamp

Nearside front foglamp lens broken

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Fail 1 Sep 2015 141,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front flexable pipe has a slight exhaust gas leak

Lens cover missing from nearside number plate lamp

Nearside front foglamp lens broken

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,811 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Intercooler leaking

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear backplate disintigrating

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Slight rear brake imbalance. Offside has low effort. Brake discs corroded

Wipers in poor condition

nearside registration bulb cover mising

Fail 9 Sep 2014 133,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Intercooler leaking

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear backplate disintigrating

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Slight rear brake imbalance. Offside has low effort. Brake discs corroded

Wipers in poor condition

nearside registration bulb cover mising

Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 118,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2012 118,004 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2011 112,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to see rear pads through wheels. Offside rear brake noisy upon application

Fail 7 Sep 2011 112,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Unable to see rear pads through wheels. Offside rear brake noisy upon application

Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,431 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 103,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

poor contact at horn button!

Fail 7 Sep 2009 90,964 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advanced pitting to both rear brake discs

poor contact at horn button!

tyre treads on n/s/f 2mm,o/s/f 3mm,both rear less 3mm

Pass 30 May 2008 76,162 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 66,558 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 66,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,692 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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SM03 HAA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM03 HAA, 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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SM03 HAA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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