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CV03 UBZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,886 mi
Last recorded148,886 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 UBZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 148,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 145,584 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 138,800 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 132,862 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

inbalance to rear brake readings

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded, worn and scored

play in both rear upper track control arm inner bushes

rear brake discs coroded and worn

slight play in n/s track rod end

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 9 Dec 2009 117,072 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2009 117,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2008 106,139 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 106,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

2x h.d.i dampers brocken

corossion to exhaust system joints

front brake pads 90% worn

full engine covers fitted

minor oil leak

slight dampness around p.a.s resevour

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2007 83,766 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 83,766 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 58,506 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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CV03 UBZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV03 UBZ, 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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CV03 UBZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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