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RA03 GVJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

200,776 mi
Last recorded200,776 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 GVJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 200,776 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess NS and OS handbrake able outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 197,985 miles

NS and OS handbrake outer casings are damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 196,400 miles

NS and OS handbrake cable outer casings damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in the NSF strut top bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2021 194,452 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess NS and OS handbrake cable,outer casings damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in the strut top mounting

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 194,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess NS and OS handbrake cable,outer casings damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in the strut top mounting

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 192,895 miles

Both handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS perished in the tread pattern,also both are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 190,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 186,447 miles

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS on the inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 183,451 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 183,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 179,023 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Horn poor sound

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 176,244 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 176,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 170,324 miles

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

engine oil leaks

rear and centre exhaust corroding and weak at joint

Pass 10 Jul 2013 163,539 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 163,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 151,450 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTION JOINTS

NEARSIDE FRONT / OFFSIDE REAR TYRES 2MM

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 151,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTION JOINTS

NEARSIDE FRONT / OFFSIDE REAR TYRES 2MM

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 140,723 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 140,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 134,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 122,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 106,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,589 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

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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RA03 GVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RA03 GVJ, 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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RA03 GVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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