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AD03 GCY

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,003 mi
Last recorded240,003 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GCY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 240,003 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 240,000 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot fastening clip missing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 225,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met required braking effort

Fail 18 Oct 2023 225,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met required braking effort

Pass 11 Apr 2022 213,760 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 213,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 201,208 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 201,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working tapped and worked (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 186,258 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 186,258 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 179,068 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 167,325 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 167,325 miles

Emissions not tested Due to back box being detached (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box detached (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 156,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer brake pad over half worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

indicator switch operation is becoming poor

Pass 7 Sep 2015 145,439 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 135,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 135,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light comes on when brake pedal pushed

Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,563 miles

rear exhaust and clamp corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 97,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,245 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,860 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 74,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,846 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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AD03 GCY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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