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GD52 BFV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,505 mi
Last recorded147,505 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,505 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 147,505 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 133,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 132,146 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 131,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 131,458 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 128,305 miles

o/s/r hand brake cable rubbing on securing mount

Fail 26 Feb 2014 128,301 miles

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

o/s/r hand brake cable rubbing on securing mount

Pass 5 Mar 2013 119,300 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 119,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,988 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,776 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 81,753 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 60,533 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 51,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

low effort recorded nearside rear service brake

Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

low effort recorded nearside rear service brake

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 BFV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GD52 BFV, 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 BFV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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