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CK03 GKU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,058 mi
Last recorded178,058 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 GKU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2020 178,058 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill, patch not continuously welded along lower edge. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner strengthener rusted out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to rear chasie.

Corrosion to rear subframe

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s fuel tank strap rotten

Pass 17 Apr 2019 167,842 miles

power steering fluid leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 162,158 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 155,109 miles

slight oil leaking , steering rack area

Fail 6 Apr 2017 155,107 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

slight oil leaking , steering rack area

Pass 7 Apr 2016 147,658 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,485 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 140,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 134,079 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 127,225 miles

n/s/r brake is lightly binding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,047 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,289 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 110,289 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,064 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,524 miles

n/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 24 Mar 2007 64,703 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 46,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CK03 GKU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CK03 GKU, 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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CK03 GKU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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