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GF53 JLU

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,852 mi
Last recorded197,852 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 JLU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 197,852 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 197,852 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 192,336 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 192,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 186,120 miles

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

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Pass 1 Mar 2013 180,793 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 180,793 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 173,671 miles

advise rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 165,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 148,352 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 148,310 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,617 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,138 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear brake disc pitted to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear brake disc pitted to limit

steering rack/ track rod coupling has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,146 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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GF53 JLU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF53 JLU, 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 GF53 JLU registered?

GF53 JLU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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