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DU53 UGR

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

291,834 mi
Last recorded291,834 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UGR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 291,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

build up of power sterring fluid on rack no visable leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 274,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 274,901 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 May 2012 252,158 miles

engine management warning lamp stays on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 231,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 211,340 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 311,328 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 196,467 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 183,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 176,300 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 176,294 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 169,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 160,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 153,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 131,708 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall split but not showing cords

Pass 23 Jan 2007 99,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 91,906 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 91,905 miles

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

front number plate starting to fade

rear discs pitted

slight roughness in steering rack

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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DU53 UGR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU53 UGR, 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 DU53 UGR registered?

DU53 UGR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DU53 UGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 UGR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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