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J5 GTS

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,059 mi
Last recorded238,059 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 GTS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 238,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody dry rusty through out req power washing wax oil grease now through out sup rubbers springs sub frames ect wax oil or lono chassi guard req

Fail 17 Nov 2025 238,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength marked with cryon inner to outer sills into n/s/r wheel artch req welding has holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody dry rusty through out req power washing wax oil grease now through out sup rubbers springs sub frames ect wax oil or lono chassi guard req

Pass 28 Nov 2024 231,819 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Fail 26 Nov 2024 231,816 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 14 Nov 2023 220,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 206,125 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wax oil grease underbody

Fail 19 Nov 2022 206,065 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wax oil grease underbody

Pass 29 Nov 2021 191,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES BEEN CLEANED GREASE NOT CHANGED advisory to clean re pressure check all pipes and hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sills floor chassi sup rubbers all springs req good clean wax oil grease all underbody wax oil grease is a good preventive maintanace on lder hoigh milage cars ADVISORY ONLY

Fail 29 Nov 2021 191,057 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 184,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2019 180,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 30 Nov 2018 173,438 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 167,308 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 163,140 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 158,111 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 146,731 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 146,731 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,190 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 14 Oct 2013 139,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 132,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded/worn

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Aug 2012 132,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded/worn

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Sep 2011 122,782 miles

Battery insecure

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake discs worn and slightly corroded.

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Offside front wing liner damaged.

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 122,782 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake discs worn and slightly corroded.

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Offside front wing liner damaged.

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,635 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,802 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 91,802 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,728 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 85,526 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 82,078 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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J5 GTS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J5 GTS, 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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J5 GTS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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