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GD52 BFJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,165 mi
Last recorded99,165 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 BFJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 98,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,484 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 93,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rod has a bush at one end and a ball joint on the other (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rod has a bush at one end and a ball joint on the other (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rod has a bush at one end and a ball joint on the other (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rod has a bush at one end and a ball joint on the other (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,156 miles

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2018 90,155 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,504 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 86,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from back box join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,668 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,959 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,296 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,198 miles

play in o/side front droplink

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,195 miles

section of high level stop light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,578 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,985 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 49,983 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brakepads on limit

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,428 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,125 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON POWER STEERING RESERVOIR.

Fail 13 Jan 2006 21,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON POWER STEERING RESERVOIR.

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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GD52 BFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD52 BFJ, 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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GD52 BFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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