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GL53 BZN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,070 mi
Last recorded142,070 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 BZN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 142,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner sides very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake back plates very rusty

both rear suspension mounts getting rusty

front exhaust and flexible rusty and slight blow

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2017 140,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 140,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 139,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 139,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 135,978 miles

o/s/f abs ring cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2014 133,007 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 132,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 125,919 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on edge

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2013 125,912 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread worn on edge

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2012 115,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 106,683 miles

freeplay starting in offside rear track control arm outer ball joint

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,954 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,767 miles

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

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

n/s/f washer poor

service light on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,519 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 61,971 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,266 miles

advise rear disc slight corrosion inside rear edge

slight corrion to exhaust system on tail pipe

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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GL53 BZN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL53 BZN, 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 GL53 BZN registered?

GL53 BZN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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