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AD03 XEB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

301,654 mi
Last recorded301,654 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XEB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 301,654 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022
Pass 9 May 2011

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

milage notr desplayed

one bulb out in rear center stop lamp

rear brake discs slightley rusty

Fail 5 May 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

milage notr desplayed

one bulb out in rear center stop lamp

rear brake discs slightley rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emission control light on

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,991 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 61,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,129 miles

advise front brake discs rusty

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 XEB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AD03 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

AD03 XEB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is AD03 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 XEB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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