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GD03 VJZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

203,398 mi
Last recorded203,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 VJZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 203,398 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 198,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 195,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 190,424 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 181,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 181,222 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 171,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 159,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 148,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 143,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 138,733 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 134,160 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 129,349 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 123,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 116,381 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 104,290 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall †n/s/f tyre low on tread

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 VJZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GD03 VJZ, 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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GD03 VJZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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