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GJ03 NFV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,451 mi
Last recorded125,451 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 NFV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 125,451 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt has been severed, but has had a stitching repair. Recommend replacement of the belt (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and has several small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar has some play in a ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

batter/charging circuit warning lamp active on the dashboard

engine management warning lamp is active on the dashboard

Pass 8 Jan 2024 125,270 miles

Advise corrosion to fuel tank cage

Pass 25 Jan 2023 125,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,042 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 122,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 122,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 120,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,991 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 116,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,190 miles

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise rear brake discs deteriorated.

advise windscreen scratched.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 105,046 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 91,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,706 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 79,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 72,529 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 72,406 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,594 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS A LOT OF SCRATCHES ALL OVER.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 58,390 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,390 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,678 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,818 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,147 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 33,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

ENGINE UNDER TRAY NOT SECURED ON NEARSIDE.

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS.

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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GJ03 NFV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GJ03 NFV, 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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GJ03 NFV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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