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GJ52 ZHL

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,712 mi
Last recorded112,712 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 ZHL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 112,712 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,417 miles

rear brake disc surfaces corroded and deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,841 miles

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

slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,796 miles

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

slight oil leak from power steering pump area

Pass 25 Nov 2008 77,428 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,778 miles

oil level just above min

Fail 27 Nov 2007 64,778 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil level just above min

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,708 miles

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON POWER STEERING RESERVOIR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 39,688 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GJ52 ZHL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ52 ZHL, 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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GJ52 ZHL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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