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GJ53 PVU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,593 mi
Last recorded134,593 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 PVU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,593 miles

Both rear tyres are getting worn on the inner edges and are starting to feather on the inner edges.

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

Fuel tank support straps are getting corroded.

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 134,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are getting worn on the inner edges and are starting to feather on the inner edges.

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

Fuel tank support straps are getting corroded.

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 126,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 118,152 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 101,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 44,187 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 PVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ53 PVU, 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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GJ53 PVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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