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GL53 GUU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,468 mi
Last recorded186,468 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 186,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 186,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 173,631 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 173,590 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear centre (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 165,105 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 165,086 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 158,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 158,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 147,795 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 147,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 132,411 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 132,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 121,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 109,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 98,958 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly grabbing

Pass 6 Oct 2007 67,564 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine cover fitted full inspection. restricted

Fail 6 Oct 2007 67,564 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine cover fitted full inspection. restricted

Pass 4 Nov 2006 77,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GL53 GUU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GUU, 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 GUU registered?

GL53 GUU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is GL53 GUU safe to buy?

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