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GL03 VEK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,450 mi
Last recorded134,450 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 VEK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 134,450 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 131,694 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 128,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 128,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight movement in osr hub

Pass 9 Aug 2019 126,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,206 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake rear cables chaffed on supports. (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank damp.

Offside Front Brake pad wear wire broken - lamp on.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 123,158 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working Stop/tale. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Almost locked. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake rear cables chaffed on supports. (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank damp.

Offside Front Brake pad wear wire broken - lamp on.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 118,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank damp.

Offside Front Brake pad wear wire broken.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 118,870 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank damp.

Offside Front Brake pad wear wire broken.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes only just met requirements.

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,548 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 99,499 miles

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 31 May 2012 92,274 miles

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

front exhaust corroding and slight leak

slight movement at n/s/r suspension

Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,193 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 81,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wiper fixings worn and blade has excessive movement

Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,297 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 71,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,925 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight weep from power steering tank join to pipe

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,294 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,668 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 VEK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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