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CE03 UFB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

272,678 mi
Last recorded272,678 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UFB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 272,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split, ball joint also worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Bonner leading edge corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear upper control arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 266,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover damaged/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality & light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame & offside rear upper suspension arm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 257,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc outer surface deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 250,122 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 250,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 241,340 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 241,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 237,147 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 233,182 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 233,174 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking vacuum leak when engine off (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 222,777 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 212,279 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 211,759 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 199,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 190,444 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 184,822 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 184,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 132,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 121,212 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 110,830 miles

osf brake disc worn

rear brake discs pitted/worn

Pass 31 Dec 2010 99,609 miles

both rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 90,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 62,283 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2006 62,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

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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CE03 UFB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CE03 UFB, 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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CE03 UFB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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