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WU53 UUJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,160 mi
Last recorded68,160 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 UUJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,160 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaused corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,815 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,381 miles

advise front inner b/pads low ( suspect )

advise n/s/r b/pads low

advise n/s/r tyre tread getting low & nail in tread

advise o/s/f suspension strut showing signs of top seal seepage

advise poor beam pattern o/s/f & n/s/f

advise slight interaction of rear lamps

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,790 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,788 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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WU53 UUJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU53 UUJ, 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 WU53 UUJ registered?

WU53 UUJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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