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GJ53 HAU

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

266,638 mi
Last recorded266,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HAU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2014 266,638 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 266,638 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2013 247,900 miles

Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 247,900 miles

Oil leak

Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 232,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 211,266 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 27 Feb 2012 211,266 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

presenter adviced

Pass 23 May 2011 206,848 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 206,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 205,805 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 205,805 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 187,750 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACKED

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 163,040 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 163,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 127,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,285 miles

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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GJ53 HAU 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 GJ53 HAU, 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 GJ53 HAU registered?

GJ53 HAU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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