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EF03 UFA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,203 mi
Last recorded102,203 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UFA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 102,203 miles

slight play in top rear inner suspension bush

very slight misting on fuel tank

Fail 2 Apr 2016 102,203 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in top rear inner suspension bush

very slight misting on fuel tank

Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,495 miles

slight play weep from tank

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,154 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,786 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,751 miles

rear silencer support braking away

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,877 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 69,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 63,811 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 63,688 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 May 2009 56,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 50,207 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 50,207 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 39,423 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 39,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 31,101 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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EF03 UFA 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 EF03 UFA, 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 EF03 UFA registered?

EF03 UFA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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