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GK03 FFP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,159 mi
Last recorded60,159 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 FFP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,159 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2012 60,129 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,327 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,635 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 41,633 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 35,861 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside wiper wearing

Fail 7 Apr 2009 35,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,608 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT OK POINT OF TEST † †CORR ON REAR EXAUST BOX NOT BLOWING

Fail 16 Aug 2006 31,608 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear bak exhaust box corroded but not blowing

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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GK03 FFP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GK03 FFP, 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 GK03 FFP registered?

GK03 FFP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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