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OU53 UMM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,852 mi
Last recorded149,852 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 UMM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 149,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 149,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 141,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust weak at mounting bracket.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 133,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust getting weak at centre/rear mounting bracket.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 126,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 126,566 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 117,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag lamp flashing on dash

Fail 6 Aug 2012 117,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag lamp flashing on dash

Pass 16 Aug 2011 107,329 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,548 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 88,180 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,733 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 54,733 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UMM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

OU53 UMM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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