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OU53 UHT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

243,622 mi
Last recorded243,622 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 243,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 243,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 224,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 210,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 198,951 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 186,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 186,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicator switch floppy

Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,564 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 175,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 157,235 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 136,423 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 114,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 114,401 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 90,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,315 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 67,315 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,986 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 UHT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UHT, 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 OU53 UHT registered?

OU53 UHT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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