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GV03 BKD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,378 mi
Last recorded153,378 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 BKD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 153,378 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 151,640 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 151,640 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 150,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 149,185 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 148,317 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 147,032 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 145,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 139,702 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 138,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 138,712 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 137,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 137,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 132,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn and pitted

offside door mirror repaired with tape

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Fail 12 May 2012 131,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn and pitted

offside door mirror repaired with tape

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 13 May 2011 121,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

o/s mirrors is held on with tape

o/s rear number plate held in with tape

Fail 12 May 2011 121,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

o/s mirrors is held on with tape

o/s rear number plate held in with tape

Pass 14 May 2010 110,750 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

offside wing mirror tape repaired

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 11 May 2010 110,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

offside wing mirror tape repaired

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 28 Apr 2009 98,435 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside door mirror tape repair

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 27 Apr 2009 98,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside door mirror tape repair

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 13 May 2008 84,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

Fail 1 May 2008 84,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 5 May 2007 68,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 5 May 2007 68,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,317 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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GV03 BKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 GV03 BKD, 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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GV03 BKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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