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EF03 UJM

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

159,788 mi
Last recorded159,788 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UJM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 159,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 154,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 148,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 142,294 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 142,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 137,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 130,911 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 126,482 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both offside and nearside lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 113,793 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,306 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 100,453 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,564 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,510 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 85,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 82,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 77,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 75,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 54,334 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 UJM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EF03 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

EF03 UJM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is EF03 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 UJM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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