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AD03 AOJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,820 mi
Last recorded146,820 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AOJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 146,820 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 146,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 135,961 miles

both front tyres cracking in sidewall

eml light on

Fail 19 Dec 2016 135,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

both front tyres cracking in sidewall

eml light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,963 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,702 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,093 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,863 miles

front brake discs started to corrode.

rear brake discs started to corrode.

rear exhaust corroded,and getting weak.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,620 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 69,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,630 miles

both front tyres outer edges wearing.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 65,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres outer edges wearing.

Fail 5 May 2009 62,255 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres out of round on inner edges

offside front door hinge pin very loose

Pass 5 May 2009 62,255 miles

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

both rear tyres out of round on inner edges

offside front door hinge pin very loose

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,587 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 47,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 37,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AD03 AOJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD03 AOJ, 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 AD03 AOJ registered?

AD03 AOJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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