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GL52 USW

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,156 mi
Last recorded165,156 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 USW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 165,156 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 159,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 153,908 miles

advise chip in zone a

advise nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2010 153,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

advise chip in zone a

advise nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 149,134 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 149,134 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 143,827 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 117,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 100,171 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 77,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 54,955 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 54,954 miles

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

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 USW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USW, 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 GL52 USW registered?

GL52 USW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is GL52 USW safe to buy?

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