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AD03 VNS

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,799 mi
Last recorded184,799 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 184,799 miles

Offside front sill rusty

Offside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2020 184,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front sill rusty

Offside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2019 179,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 179,841 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 173,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 166,616 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 162,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 156,569 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 156,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 150,373 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 150,297 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 140,764 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 140,764 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 31 May 2012 131,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 124,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 112,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,035 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 100,758 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyre are worn on edge

nearside front tyre is worn on edge

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 77,048 miles

handbrake travel high

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

rear tail box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,657 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 VNS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

AD03 VNS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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