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GV53 TVD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 TVD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 305,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 305,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 288,253 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 288,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 235,744 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

both front position lamps dim

damage to offside rear outer sill

nearside windscreen washer poor

Pass 2 Apr 2008 213,451 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 196,167 miles

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

both rear suspension stabilizer ball joint have slight play

damage to offside outer sill

Fail 10 Oct 2007 196,163 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear suspension stabilizer ball joint have slight play

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 20 Mar 2007 158,509 miles

drive shaft bolts loose

front pads lowish

front tyres 1.6 to 2mm

h/brake travel could be better

Pass 3 Oct 2006 128,247 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 128,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn † †exhaust smoke emissions high † †engine under tray insecure † †both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

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 TVD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

GV53 TVD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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