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AD03 GCX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,468 mi
Last recorded158,468 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GCX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 158,468 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Feb 2016 158,468 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 150,400 miles

Slight play on nearside steering.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 141,780 miles

Evidence of Offside Front tyre fouling inner arch on lock. Does not touch on lock to lock check.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 141,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Evidence of Offside Front tyre fouling inner arch on lock. Does not touch on lock to lock check.

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 12 Feb 2013 130,778 miles

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

Horn push worn (only working in centre)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 130,778 miles

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

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

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

Horn push worn (only working in centre)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 121,812 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 108,996 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Fail 8 Feb 2011 108,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT DISCS WORN

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 83,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,418 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 44,418 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD03 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

AD03 GCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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