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CE03 UFU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,226 mi
Last recorded83,226 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 83,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 238,091 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

signs of fluid around the steering rack and pinion . no fault found , might need further investigation

Fail 17 Oct 2011 238,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

signs of fluid around the steering rack and pinion . no fault found , might need further investigation

Pass 4 Apr 2011 232,363 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 232,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 214,125 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 194,499 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 193,735 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 172,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 154,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 133,881 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 111,699 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 111,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,253 miles

slight play in both rear track control arms

Fail 20 Mar 2007 92,253 miles

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

slight play in both rear track control arms

Pass 9 Mar 2006 72,457 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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CE03 UFU 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 CE03 UFU, 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 UFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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