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OU53 UFE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,990 mi
Last recorded168,990 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 UFE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 168,990 miles

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

TC light stays on

Fail 4 Sep 2009 168,990 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

TC light stays on

Pass 10 Sep 2008 121,951 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 121,951 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 113,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 113,784 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel stain around under side of fuel tank but no sign of leak

n/s/f fog lamp pushed out of alinement

Pass 6 Oct 2006 97,028 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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OU53 UFE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU53 UFE, 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 OU53 UFE registered?

OU53 UFE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is OU53 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 UFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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