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YF03 UMS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,367 mi
Last recorded236,367 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 UMS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 236,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 232,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 220,579 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 220,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 203,923 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 192,275 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 192,275 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 171,837 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 171,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 151,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 126,514 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 104,406 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 82,654 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 67,784 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,784 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YF03 UMS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF03 UMS, 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 YF03 UMS registered?

YF03 UMS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is YF03 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 UMS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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