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EG03 GZF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,552 mi
Last recorded121,552 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 GZF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 121,552 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2021 118,810 miles

in general... tyres perished

o/s/f rack end has slight play

o/s/r hub bushes have play

rear brake disc's scored and in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2020 116,520 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 116,520 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected seized (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 110,609 miles

TOP MOUNTS STIFF BOTH SIDES

HAND BRAKE NEAR LIMIT

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,753 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 86,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,350 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,965 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,396 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 76,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front wiper blades starting to deteriorate,split ends

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,369 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing, slightly noisey when spun

Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel bearing, slightly noisey when spun

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,311 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 60,046 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,130 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 50,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,280 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,539 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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EG03 GZF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EG03 GZF, 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 EG03 GZF registered?

EG03 GZF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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