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AD03 XEE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,944 mi
Last recorded207,944 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 207,944 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 196,855 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 196,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 189,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre has cuts on the sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 181,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 170,061 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 170,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 157,242 miles

Coolant leak

airbag light on

brake pad warning light coming on when brake pedal pressed

Pass 19 Mar 2009 147,159 miles

airbag light on

both front beam patterns weak

both front headlight aims on lower limits

brake pad warning light on

seat seat fitted to nearside rear seat (unable to check seat belt)

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2009 147,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

both front beam patterns weak

both front headlight aims on lower limits

brake pad warning light on

seat seat fitted to nearside rear seat (unable to check seat belt)

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2008 134,338 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 134,338 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake warning light comes on with brakes pressed

n/s wiper split

Pass 24 Mar 2007 122,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 101,040 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 80,196 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 80,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XEE 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 68.8%.

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 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 AD03 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

AD03 XEE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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