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KL53 LZV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

160,193 mi
Last recorded160,193 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 LZV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 160,193 miles

rear discs.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 160,193 miles

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

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

rear discs.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 156,890 miles

both front tyres

nsf wheel buckled

rear discs

Fail 22 Nov 2013 156,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front tyres

nsf wheel buckled

rear discs

Pass 21 Nov 2012 144,192 miles

headlight switch starting too wear out

nsr trac control arm bush slight play

trac light flashes intermittent

Fail 21 Nov 2012 144,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

headlight switch starting too wear out

nsr trac control arm bush slight play

trac light flashes intermittent

Fail 1 Nov 2011 136,388 miles

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

oil dampness at os steering rack, corrosion to exhaust multi, v minor play at nsr bearing, ns number plate lamp lense missing, nsf fog inop, dip image poor.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 136,388 miles

oil dampness at os steering rack, corrosion to exhaust multi, v minor play at nsr bearing, ns number plate lamp lense missing, nsf fog inop, dip image poor.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 128,738 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 128,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

light stalk worn, wt x4, body damaged, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 120,637 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 120,637 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 112,913 miles

indicator stalk, wt x4, rear discs pitted, n/s rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2008 112,860 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

indicator stalk, wt x4, rear discs pitted, n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 102,816 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2007 102,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 91,441 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in inner edge

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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KL53 LZV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KL53 LZV, 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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KL53 LZV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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