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AD03 YOW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,310 mi
Last recorded148,310 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 148,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 148,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 139,417 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 139,417 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 125,745 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)

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 22 Oct 2014 125,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,095 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,191 miles

rear brake discs worn/corroded

n/s/r tyre getting a little low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both front brake discs very corroded

both front drop links have slight play

both park brake cables corroded

brake fluid getting low

Fail 23 Oct 2012 112,191 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both front brake discs very corroded

both front drop links have slight play

both park brake cables corroded

brake fluid getting low

n/s/r tyre getting a little low

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,191 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 97,068 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,977 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 88,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,324 miles

plastic cover on front of car not secure.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 76,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic cover on front of car not secure.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,735 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 56,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YOW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

AD03 YOW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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