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GL03 RKV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,131 mi
Last recorded179,131 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 RKV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 179,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 175,219 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 170,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 170,475 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 167,711 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 167,711 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 164,614 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 161,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 158,439 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 May 2008 142,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 8 May 2007 90,407 miles

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

imbalance on front service brake

Pass 4 May 2006 81,203 miles

chip in screen

exhaust rust [no leaks]

front tyres on2 mm

Fail 2 May 2006 81,203 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 RKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL03 RKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL03 RKV registered?

GL03 RKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is GL03 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 RKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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