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GY03 VCK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,139 mi
Last recorded91,139 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VCK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 91,139 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and close to the limit (trea not cut as deep on edges)

damage to nearside door mirror glass

Fail 22 Nov 2012 91,138 miles

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)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and close to the limit (trea not cut as deep on edges)

damage to nearside door mirror glass

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,382 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2010 62,851 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 51,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 2 Oct 2008 46,097 miles

Centre Rear 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)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip smooth

o/s/r tyre cracked

oil level low

Fail 2 Oct 2008 46,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal anti slip smooth

o/s/r tyre cracked

oil level low

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,184 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,181 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,736 miles

both rear brake disc/s are corroded

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2006 37,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake disc/s are corroded

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,320 miles

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

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

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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GY03 VCK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GY03 VCK, 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 GY03 VCK registered?

GY03 VCK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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