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GD03 CXW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,683 mi
Last recorded254,683 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 CXW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 254,683 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 254,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2011 225,513 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 211,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 211,136 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 192,149 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 192,141 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 176,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 165,617 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 152,718 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 152,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 141,363 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 141,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 130,911 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2008 97,280 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 85,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,900 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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GD03 CXW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GD03 CXW, 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 GD03 CXW registered?

GD03 CXW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is GD03 CXW safe to buy?

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