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GF53 ZSE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,441 mi
Last recorded169,441 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ZSE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 169,441 miles

Engine has an oil leak.

Fail 8 May 2013 169,231 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front tyres badly worn on edges. Engine has an oil leak.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 153,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 153,112 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 150,662 miles

N/s front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 25 Oct 2011 150,660 miles

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

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

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

N/s front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 26 Oct 2010 134,082 miles

Air Bag Light on

Fail 25 Oct 2010 134,072 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Air Bag Light on

Pass 29 Oct 2009 121,878 miles

Air Bag Light on

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 121,802 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Air Bag Light on

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 107,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 92,714 miles

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated on dash-system not functioning

Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZSE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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