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GK03 XVY

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,082 mi
Last recorded151,082 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 XVY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 151,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 151,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 151,574 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 151,574 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 138,755 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 138,755 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 127,395 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 127,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 114,487 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 96,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 70,664 miles

lite scratchtng to nearside of windscreen

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,688 miles

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

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

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON POWER STEERING RESERVOIR.

Fail 27 Feb 2006 58,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

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

rear brake increase and decrease slightly high.

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 XVY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

GK03 XVY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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