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GLZ 8304

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,958 mi
Last recorded173,958 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 8304
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 173,958 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 173,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust clamp loose + blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 170,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 170,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r + n/s/r inner sills corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 166,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 166,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 160,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 155,403 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front + rear tyre treads just in MOT pass limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 155,403 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f stabilisers play (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust split + blowing excessively (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split + blowing (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s + n/s centre outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f + n/s/f wipers (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front + rear tyre treads just in MOT pass limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 150,198 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 150,198 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r outer pad worn (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split + blowing- emissions not tested (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f + n/s/f (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 144,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 144,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2013 138,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 131,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 123,117 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 122,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 114,313 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2010 114,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2009 105,084 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads and discs worn ok for test

Fail 23 Nov 2009 105,083 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped at edges pads approx half worn

Pass 22 Nov 2008 101,301 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 95,331 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 95,290 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 86,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 86,767 miles

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

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

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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GLZ 8304 is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GLZ 8304, 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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GLZ 8304 is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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