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GV03 EOF

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,535 mi
Last recorded115,535 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 EOF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 115,535 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front top strut mounts slight deterioration

brake pedal sticking slightly

drivers seat back catch broken

front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

front brakes have judder close to excess

rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 May 2016 115,522 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal or pipe (2.3.3b)

both front top strut mounts slight deterioration

brake pedal sticking slightly

drivers seat back catch broken

front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

front brakes have judder close to excess

rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 May 2015 106,760 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front macpherson strut upper bearings deteriorating

drivers seat back catch not working

nearside rear bumper damage

Fail 5 May 2015 106,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front macpherson strut upper bearings deteriorating

drivers seat back catch not working

front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing inner and outer edges

nearside rear bumper damage

offside front tyre on legal limit and badly worn inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,967 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pedal slow on release

front anti-roll bar link ball joint covers deteriorated

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads 4-5mm

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre at 3.0mm

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Apr 2014 99,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pedal slow on release

front anti-roll bar link ball joint covers deteriorated

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads 4-5mm

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre at 3.0mm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,117 miles

drivers seat back release not working

nearside rear brake pads low

Fail 22 Mar 2013 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers seat back release not working

nearside rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Mar 2012 86,306 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

drivers seat back locked in upright position

slight misting of oil on power steering

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,306 miles

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

drivers seat back locked in upright position

slight misting of oil on power steering

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside front seat catch broken

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,424 miles

offside front seat catch not working

slight judder front brake discs

uneven wear nearside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 79,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

offside front seat catch not working

slight judder front brake discs

uneven wear nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,379 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 74,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,536 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 70,536 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,959 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated

n/s/r tyre soft

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,751 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 EOF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EOF, 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 EOF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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