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GF53 MZY

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,263 mi
Last recorded170,263 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 MZY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 170,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated / has a minor leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2014 160,819 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 156,663 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 152,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 152,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 150,845 miles

praking brake travel excessive.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 124,598 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 124,313 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Sep 2011 106,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside rear horizontal link

Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,938 miles

slight play in offside rear horizontal link

Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,457 miles

Both Front Discs corroded on edges

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,169 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 58,059 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,059 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,798 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 46,798 miles

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

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 MZY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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