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RF03 UOP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,534 mi
Last recorded170,534 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 UOP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 170,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 170,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 144,298 miles

Both front tyres worn low.

Both rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 144,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Both front tyres worn low.

Both rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,091 miles

front brake discs worn....

front inner brake pads appear low , o/s/f outer pad very low , advise replacements....

n/s/r inner disc face corroding , inner brake pads not visable.....

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link....

Pass 21 Aug 2008 100,366 miles

both front tyre treads close to limit.....

front & rear brake discs corroding.....

long hand brake lever travel....

o/s/r inner tail lamp not working...

o/s/r shock absorber leaking , advise replacements.....

Fail 21 Aug 2008 100,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyre treads close to limit.....

front & rear brake discs corroding.....

long hand brake lever travel....

o/s/r inner tail lamp not working...

o/s/r shock absorber leaking , advise replacements.....

Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 58,676 miles

front brake discs lipped...

n/s/r tyre on limit...

o/s/r tyre close to limit...

Fail 6 Sep 2006 58,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs lipped...

n/s/r tyre on limit...

o/s/r tyre close to limit...

Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,234 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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RF03 UOP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF03 UOP, 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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RF03 UOP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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