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GJ53 NLF

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

242,201 mi
Last recorded242,201 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 242,201 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 242,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 219,490 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 219,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 190,095 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 190,085 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 165,789 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,900 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 52,203 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 NLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF registered?

GJ53 NLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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