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A20 GAJ

2002 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

149,702 mi
Last recorded149,702 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GAJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 149,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 139,656 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded but not likely to break (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 131,952 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 131,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 127,342 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 126,054 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 126,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 123,059 miles

both front tyres perished and worn on edges

front and rear brake discs corroded

osr tyre worn uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play in both rear tie bar link joints

Fail 29 Jun 2021 123,059 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres perished and worn on edges

front and rear brake discs corroded

osr tyre worn uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play in both rear tie bar link joints

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,018 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf outer cv boot deteriorated and beginning to leak grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 121,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 121,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr tyre torn and showing cord/ply on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 119,078 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in the centre of nsr tyre.

Offside Front osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 119,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in the centre of nsr tyre.

Offside Front osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour osr indicator showing white light to the rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 117,383 miles

slight play in both rear tie bars

Fail 13 Feb 2017 117,335 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp coorded (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

os cv boot twisted

slight play in both rear tie bars

Pass 19 Feb 2016 114,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front flexi pipe blowing

ns wiper blade split on ends

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight play in nsr tie bar

Pass 21 Feb 2015 112,550 miles

N/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 16 Feb 2015 112,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f wiper blade split on ends

O/s/f inner brake discs corroded badly

n/s/r discs badly corroded in inner surface

Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,924 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all four brake discs corroded due to lack of use

ns sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

indicater switch slightly floppy

no smoke detected at tail pipe

temp repair on center exhaust hanger

Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,807 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 107,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 105,859 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty and pitted on inner surface.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 103,862 miles

FRont and rear discs corroded on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 101,819 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 99,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,477 miles

both front tyres are close to legal limit

Pass 14 Feb 2006 81,437 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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A20 GAJ is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,934 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 A20 GAJ, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 GAJ is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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