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GU03 ZBJ

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,532 mi
Last recorded261,532 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 ZBJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 261,532 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 240,852 miles

both front fog light glass cracked

engine under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2013 220,159 miles

engine warning light staying on

front brake discs inner wall rusty and wearing

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2013 220,159 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light staying on

front brake discs inner wall rusty and wearing

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2012 201,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 183,079 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front wiper blade split on ends

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2011 183,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front wiper blade split on ends

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2010 160,668 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to come away from plate

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushies

v-belt noise

Fail 2 Mar 2010 160,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

backing on front n/plate starting to come away from plate

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushies

v-belt noise

Pass 27 Mar 2009 139,318 miles

backing on front and rear n/plates starting to come away from plates

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 14 Mar 2008 121,232 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 121,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 103,548 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,377 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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GU03 ZBJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU03 ZBJ, 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 GU03 ZBJ registered?

GU03 ZBJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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