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AD03 XDN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,793 mi
Last recorded103,793 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XDN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 99,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering Pump noisy ???

Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,607 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty !!! Monitor after use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 83,607 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty !!! Monitor after use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,352 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,455 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,938 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,481 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 65,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,130 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 51,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 43,647 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 43,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,454 miles

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

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

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 XDN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XDN, 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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What year was AD03 XDN registered?

AD03 XDN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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