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GV53 WEA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,388 mi
Last recorded174,388 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 WEA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 174,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 357,696 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 138,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

ns handbrake cable is not mounted in one of its hooks.

very slight play in osf droplink

Pass 29 Apr 2009 138,874 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

ns handbrake cable is not mounted in one of its hooks.

very slight play in osf droplink

Pass 24 Sep 2008 128,354 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 119,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 108,043 miles

SOME CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 3 May 2007 96,517 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 85,343 miles

advise hand brake long travel

Pass 4 May 2006 73,886 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 WEA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV53 WEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV53 WEA registered?

GV53 WEA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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