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LB53 HPJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,993 mi
Last recorded123,993 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HPJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,993 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 109,081 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 109,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,065 miles

noise from n/s rear wheel when rotated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,957 miles

wiper blades split

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,459 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,064 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear hanbrake cables corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,073 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,073 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,182 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,625 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,651 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 24,651 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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LB53 HPJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB53 HPJ, 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 LB53 HPJ registered?

LB53 HPJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LB53 HPJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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