2003 Peugeot 406 2.0L Diesel · AJ52 WVL
2003 Peugeot 406 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 250,395 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ52 WVL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 250,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ52 WVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Peugeot 406 (AJ52 WVL) between December 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”.
AJ52 WVL Mileage History
- 20/12/200532,328 mi
- 13/12/200639,932 mi+7,604 mi
- 17/12/200747,024 mi+7,092 mi
- 07/01/200955,698 mi+8,674 mi
- 06/01/201064,367 mi+8,669 mi
- 07/01/201172,199 mi+7,832 mi
- 06/01/201281,162 mi+8,963 mi
- 06/01/201281,162 mi
- 18/12/201290,419 mi+9,257 mi
- 13/12/2013102,465 mi+12,046 mi
- 16/01/2014103,469 mi+1,004 mi
- 12/01/2015113,285 mi+9,816 mi
- 14/01/2015113,301 mi+16 mi
- 19/12/2015121,695 mi+8,394 mi
- 17/12/2016135,818 mi+14,123 mi
- 16/12/2017152,667 mi+16,849 mi
- 22/12/2018170,580 mi+17,913 mi
- 16/12/2019185,570 mi+14,990 mi
- 21/11/2020194,628 mi+9,058 mi
- 16/11/2021204,934 mi+10,306 mi
- 13/12/2021205,180 mi+246 mi
- 21/11/2022217,617 mi+12,437 mi
- 30/11/2023230,150 mi+12,533 mi
- 13/11/2024239,883 mi+9,733 mi
- 13/11/2025250,395 mi+10,512 mi
Average of roughly 10,959 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: PEUGEOT 406
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch Wear(Serious)
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush Wear(Moderate)
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch WearSerious
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush WearModerate
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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