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GV53 AZB

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,908 mi
Last recorded92,908 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 AZB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,908 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 92,908 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 87,836 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,836 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,135 miles

Both front wipers poor

Center to rear exhaust system has slight blow from joint

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,135 miles

Both front wipers poor

Center to rear exhaust system has slight blow from joint

Slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,566 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/r door not opening from inside or outside of vehicle

reserve travel on parking brake a little high

Fail 2 Sep 2011 77,566 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/r door not opening from inside or outside of vehicle

reserve travel on parking brake a little high

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,207 miles

front discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

205/55 r16v

brake fluid level low

front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,519 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,191 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,084 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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GV53 AZB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV53 AZB, 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 GV53 AZB registered?

GV53 AZB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GV53 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 AZB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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