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GL53 NGO

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,823 mi
Last recorded190,823 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 NGO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 190,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml stays on

Fail 25 Nov 2010 190,803 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

eml stays on

Fail 1 Jun 2010 177,629 miles

2 out of 5 high level brake lights inoperative

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 177,629 miles

2 out of 5 high level brake lights inoperative

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 163,531 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 150,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 135,863 miles

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 135,844 miles

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

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 8 May 2008 124,844 miles

Both rear tyres inner walls splitting slightly

Engine Management system light stays on

Fail 7 Nov 2007 109,311 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 109,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 95,974 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 95,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,947 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 68,772 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 53,184 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 53,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 40,270 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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GL53 NGO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGO, 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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GL53 NGO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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