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AD52 AJV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

219,989 mi
Last recorded219,989 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AJV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 219,989 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 219,980 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 214,374 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 214,069 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 207,079 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 207,079 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 201,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes have been covered with grease

Fail 22 Jan 2016 201,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes have been covered with grease

Pass 14 Jan 2015 199,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f outer sill slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 199,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 196,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 193,191 miles

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

rear brakes slight uneaven application

Fail 5 Jan 2013 193,191 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

rear brakes slight uneaven application

Pass 13 Jan 2012 186,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2012 186,742 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside fog lamp insecure chafed through power steering pipe

Fail 22 Dec 2010 165,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs have no surface

Pass 22 Dec 2010 165,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs have no surface

Pass 13 Jan 2010 154,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non obligatery mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2009 136,718 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 118,810 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 118,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,801 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,476 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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AD52 AJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AD52 AJV, 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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AD52 AJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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