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AD03 GFY

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,500 mi
Last recorded165,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GFY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 165,500 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 163,245 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 163,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 132,877 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,899 miles

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

front brake discs wear

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,512 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 103,512 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,158 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 88,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,881 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight rust to nearside rear brake disc

Fail 23 Aug 2010 45,669 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight rust to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 26 May 2010 44,258 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,619 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,334 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminates when pedal is pressed.

Can not see if front pads are below 1.5mm

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,334 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminates when pedal is pressed.

Can not see if front pads are below 1.5mm

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,324 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,172 miles

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

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

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 GFY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

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

Is AD03 GFY safe to buy?

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