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GR03 EPP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

223,173 mi
Last recorded223,173 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 EPP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 223,173 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 220,231 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 220,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 217,955 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 215,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 212,192 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 208,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 204,170 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 200,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 181,319 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside rear discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 153,898 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 153,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2008 119,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 119,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 95,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,436 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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GR03 EPP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver 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 GR03 EPP, 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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GR03 EPP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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