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SD53 UBE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

239,282 mi
Last recorded239,282 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 UBE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 239,282 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 211,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 189,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 189,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 188,984 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 174,265 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 23 Dec 2011 174,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 Dec 2010 154,906 miles

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

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2009 128,757 miles

h/d/i cover clips broken

headlight aim on lower limit

n/s side repeater slighty white

o/s/r lense and n/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2009 128,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

h/d/i cover clips broken

handbrake high

headlight aim on lower limit

n/s side repeater slighty white

o/s/r lense and n/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2008 103,557 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 90,303 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 76,141 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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SD53 UBE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SD53 UBE, 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 SD53 UBE registered?

SD53 UBE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for SD53 UBE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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