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GX53 DVK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,825 mi
Last recorded140,825 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DVK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 140,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 140,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 138,203 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 138,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16.. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated / holed.... (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre nail in inner shoulder, ref; mot, same tyre....

Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,908 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 133,905 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 127,561 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 127,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 116,580 miles

o/s/f droplink has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2011 107,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 107,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,056 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 82,062 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 71,975 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,911 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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GX53 DVK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX53 DVK, 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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GX53 DVK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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