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SD53 UBP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,620 mi
Last recorded93,620 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 93,620 miles

play in steering rack

slight fault o/s/r side light and indicator

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

wear on both front brake disc's

Fail 5 Jul 2008 93,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

play in steering rack

slight fault o/s/r side light and indicator

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

wear on both front brake disc's

Pass 20 Dec 2007 191,151 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 191,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 176,319 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 176,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 152,142 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 127,355 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 102,275 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 UBP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD53 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

SD53 UBP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is SD53 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 UBP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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