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AD52 WVY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,559 mi
Last recorded190,559 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 190,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 158,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 154,325 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 154,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 147,650 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 147,645 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 142,733 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s hand brake low reading

Pass 18 May 2011 132,158 miles

Oil leak

anti roll bar d bushes cracked no movement front

brake pad sensor brocken near side front

front brake discs corroded and lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 132,102 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

anti roll bar d bushes cracked no movement front

brake pad sensor brocken near side front

front brake discs corroded and lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 113,332 miles

ABS pulser ring on offside front C.V. joint split but not affecting ABS @ this time

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 113,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

ABS pulser ring on offside front C.V. joint split but not affecting ABS @ this time

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,961 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has uneven wear

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 97,961 miles

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

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

O/S/R tyre has uneven wear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,084 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,195 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 47,656 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 WVY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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