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GL03 HJG

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

247,384 mi
Last recorded247,384 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 HJG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 247,384 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bushes worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts will need replacing soon (2.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all will need attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view recommend repair or replacement soon (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet pull very tight

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2020 247,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bushes worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts will need replacing soon (2.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacing asap (215/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all will need attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view recommend repair or replacement soon (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet pull very tight

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 241,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp unit missing

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 241,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (215/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (215/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp unit missing

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 231,078 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp unit missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 231,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp unit missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 218,494 miles

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

OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNTING WORN

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR / CORRODED

Fail 4 Oct 2017 218,494 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNTING WORN

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR / CORRODED

Pass 16 Sep 2016 206,825 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 206,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 192,827 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 192,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 176,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2013 159,776 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 117,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,377 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 95,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,354 miles

undertray fitted

after market discs and pads fitted

front grille missing

front subframe bushs cracked and worn

front wipers slightly smeary

rear suspension bushs cracked and worn

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

after market discs and pads fitted

front grille missing

front subframe bushs cracked and worn

front wipers slightly smeary

rear suspension bushs cracked and worn

surface rust under vehicle

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,533 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,132 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 59,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,089 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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GL03 HJG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GL03 HJG, 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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GL03 HJG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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