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FL53 LKV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

269,239 mi
Last recorded269,239 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 LKV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 269,239 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 269,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 261,642 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 261,539 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 252,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 252,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 242,811 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 242,588 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 230,171 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 230,171 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 211,621 miles

nearside front fog lamp lense damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2011 211,621 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2010 184,678 miles

ns washer jet poor

Fail 7 Sep 2010 184,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns washer jet poor

Fail 14 Sep 2009 10,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,400 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 132,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 132,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 115,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 115,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 105,923 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

s;ight play in offside front steering rack arm

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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FL53 LKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FL53 LKV, 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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FL53 LKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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