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GR03 TOJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,051 mi
Last recorded148,051 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 TOJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 148,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing / bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 148,051 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing / bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 137,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 116,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear handbrake cables outer covering worn

Fail 20 Sep 2018 116,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear handbrake cables outer covering worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all road tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,936 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 106,936 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour +nearside front and both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,704 miles

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

n/s side repeater/n/s/f and both rear indicators slightly discoloured..

o/s/r tyre 2mm on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,681 miles

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

front brake discs are worn slightly on inner edges..

Fail 17 Jul 2015 96,681 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn slightly on inner edges..

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,787 miles

front brake disc inner edges slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,660 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 89,657 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,139 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 69,202 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 64,726 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,557 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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GR03 TOJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TOJ, 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 GR03 TOJ registered?

GR03 TOJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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