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AD03 GFV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,477 mi
Last recorded141,477 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GFV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 141,477 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 141,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 138,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 133,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 130,413 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,339 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 128,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 126,747 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 123,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 50% footbrake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 120,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 115,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,900 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded around support bracket

rear exhaust joint corroded

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre in tread grooves

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,866 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,418 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 92,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,785 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 84,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,986 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,467 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,947 miles

wiper blades smearing recommend replacing

Fail 9 Jul 2008 53,939 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded and rear brake pads wearing unevenly n/s/r pads worn lower

wiper blades smearing recommend replacing

Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,962 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 39,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 39,962 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 26,287 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 GFV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AD03 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

AD03 GFV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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