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AD03 VVZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,623 mi
Last recorded119,623 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 119,623 miles

Fuel tank strap damaged

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

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

Rear inner sills weak

Some movement in both rear track arm bushes

o/s headlamp poor pattern

Pass 28 Oct 2024 118,368 miles

Rear inner sills weak, underside areas of corrosion

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2024 118,228 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s service brake low effort. o/s parking brake low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills weak, underside areas of corrosion

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2023 116,743 miles

Surface corrosion on the underside

Suspension bushes deteriorated

n/s headlamp poor pattern

Fail 9 Oct 2023 116,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Surface corrosion on the underside

Suspension bushes deteriorated

n/s headlamp poor pattern

noise o/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2022 114,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,902 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 110,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,811 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 106,811 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,617 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 102,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 100,030 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,563 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,789 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,818 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 86,818 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2011 82,460 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,888 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 68,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,979 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 52,250 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 52,250 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 43,063 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 VVZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VVZ, 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 VVZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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