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VN03 UEC

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

735,860 mi
Last recorded735,860 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 UEC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 735,860 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,407 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 73,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box through first skin (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box through first skin (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,597 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,471 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 59,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,232 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,293 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,305 miles

both front headlight aims on higher limits †

undertray fitted

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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VN03 UEC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN03 UEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN03 UEC registered?

VN03 UEC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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