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AD52 YRU

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,375 mi
Last recorded246,375 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YRU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 246,375 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake warning light wire broken.

Offside Front fog lamp loose.

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 246,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake warning light wire broken.

Offside Front fog lamp loose.

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 246,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front lower fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo area and all under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f bumper poorly secured in place

Pass 21 Nov 2024 238,542 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 238,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 231,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone / satnav holder ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 223,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 215,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 209,577 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 204,989 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 194,029 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 184,198 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 175,312 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 175,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust middle pipe is corroded and cracked badly and blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 159,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 159,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 153,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery clamp broken

rear exhaust box and centre pipe heavily rusted

Pass 9 Dec 2013 141,181 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2012 127,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 117,759 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 117,759 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,988 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,026 miles

all 4 tyres just above legal limit.

spare wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 18 Dec 2008 73,212 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,501 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,332 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 YRU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD52 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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