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EF03 UYU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

153,010 mi
Last recorded153,010 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 153,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 152,982 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 151,482 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 149,981 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 148,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 147,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 146,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 145,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 143,076 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 141,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 140,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 136,214 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 131,392 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 123,277 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 107,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 89,615 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2006 501,448 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 UYU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EF03 UYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF03 UYU registered?

EF03 UYU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is EF03 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 UYU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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