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GP52 FJC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,151 mi
Last recorded189,151 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 FJC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 189,151 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 188,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 175,372 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 175,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 156,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 142,059 miles

Air bag light on dash

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

Fail 22 May 2012 142,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Air bag light on dash

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 125,785 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 125,785 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 115,154 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 94,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear stablizer arm

Pass 21 May 2010 72,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,961 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 54,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,999 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 29,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,655 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,661 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,998 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 16,998 miles

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

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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GP52 FJC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP52 FJC, 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 GP52 FJC registered?

GP52 FJC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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