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GF02 UFO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 UFO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019
Fail 7 Aug 2019

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2018

handbrake closed to limit

Pass 25 Aug 2017
Fail 17 Aug 2017

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement both (6.3.4g)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015
Pass 23 Jul 2014
Fail 23 Jul 2014

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2013

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2012

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011
Fail 23 Jul 2010

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010
Pass 24 Sep 2009
Pass 11 Sep 2008
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,596 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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GF02 UFO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF02 UFO, 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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GF02 UFO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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