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GL52 FOF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Lpg 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,726 mi
Last recorded51,726 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 FOF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,385 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 51,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,794 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,606 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,390 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 50,383 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,324 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 49,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,141 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,103 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,779 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,356 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 39,356 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,480 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 27,477 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 20,967 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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GL52 FOF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL52 FOF, 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 GL52 FOF registered?

GL52 FOF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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