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WN53 GNK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,126 mi
Last recorded107,126 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 GNK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 107,126 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cables feel stiff,quite difficult to pull on hand brake. (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 107,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cables feel stiff,quite difficult to pull on hand brake. (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 102,446 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 102,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on rack. (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 95,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside park brake cable outer sleeve split.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 May 2017 95,987 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on rear dpf clamp. (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in flexi in front pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc outer surface looks if not being used.25% imbalance on rear brake.

Nearside park brake cable outer sleeve split.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

park brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

handbrake has little reserve travel and stiff in operation.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 88,387 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

handbrake has little reserve travel and stiff in operation.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,657 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 77,183 miles

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

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 8 May 2013 71,693 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 65,837 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,791 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,546 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,404 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,119 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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WN53 GNK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WN53 GNK, 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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WN53 GNK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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