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AD03 XFC

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XFC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 137,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 134,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,921 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 129,921 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 126,034 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 121,793 miles

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

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

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

Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 121,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,229 miles

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,813 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 112,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,573 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 107,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,559 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,510 miles

rear brake discs corroded inside faces

Fail 15 Jun 2012 80,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded inside faces

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,937 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 70,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,538 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,640 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,591 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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AD03 XFC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

Is AD03 XFC safe to buy?

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