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AD03 ZYF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,253 mi
Last recorded84,253 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZYF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 84,253 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus all suspension arms rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 84,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 84,229 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,102 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 84,102 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inside sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,880 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Engine & Gearbox

Slight seepage of fuel around Tank area

Fail 25 Jan 2018 79,160 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Engine & Gearbox

Slight seepage of fuel around Tank area

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,692 miles

Nearside Front restricted movement at wheel, tight to turn

Oil leak Engine/gearbox

Slight fuel leak from top of fuel tank area

Fail 19 Jan 2017 74,541 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front restricted movement at wheel, tight to turn

Oil leak Engine/gearbox

Slight fuel leak from top of fuel tank area

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,170 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 60,105 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel tank (7.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear sub frame corroded

slight oil leak at engine

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,244 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 63,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 59,409 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,235 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise corrosion on both rear brake discs (inside)

advise rear footbrake readings are lower than expected for this car

Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,257 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 49,864 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,763 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,166 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,781 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZYF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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