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LC53 WVF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

402,235 mi
Last recorded402,235 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WVF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 402,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 375,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 353,152 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 17 Dec 2012 330,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery contained in engine bay but has no retaining bar across top

brake discs worn

brake pedal antislip wearing thin

engine misfire

mil on

offside number plate bulb dim

Fail 17 Dec 2012 330,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery contained in engine bay but has no retaining bar across top

brake discs worn

brake pedal antislip wearing thin

engine misfire

mil on

offside number plate bulb dim

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 28 Nov 2011 311,249 miles

Aftermarket steering wheel rim cover securely fitted at time of test

Brake pedal anti slip provision has a part worn smooth

Engine Management Light on display at time of test

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Items mounted to offside lower windscreen encroaching within swept area by over 40mm and causing slight obstruction to view

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

None obligatory (nearside door) mirror glass damaged slightly affecting view

Power steering slightly stiff to move at time of test with fluid weeping back through resevoir cap. Further investigation required

Vehicle appears to have a positive feed (red wire) from battery running into car from engine bay through door shut on top af `A` piller. If bare/chafed wire has metal contact poss dangerous.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 311,171 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pedal anti slip provision has a part worn smooth

Aftermarket steering wheel rim cover securely fitted at time of test

Engine Management Light on display at time of test

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside front outer sill has a inadequate repair (putty) to a small area that does not adversely affect braking or steering or leave sill excessively weak.

Offside rear brake pad anti rattle provision part insecure and a loose fit

Power steering slightly stiff to move at time of test with fluid weeping back through resevoir cap. Further investigation required

Various items (3 of) on nearside front passenger seat appear to have been stuck to windcscreen as marks left on screen, if returned these items will cause a prtial obstruction to view

Vehicle appears to have a positive feed (red wire) from battery running into car from engine bay through door shut on top af `A` piller. If bare/chafed wire has metal contact poss dangerous.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 291,533 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 291,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 266,936 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 266,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) o/s front tyre bald on inner edge 3) nail in o/s rear tyre tread 4) front brake discs and pads worn 5) rear brake pads look low and discs worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 234,151 miles

1) severe oil leaks 2) front brake discs and pads worn 3) rear exhaust silencer corroded 4) engine management light on 5) 205 55 16 6) o/s and n/s outer sill panels damaged 7) engine covers loose

Fail 1 Dec 2008 234,151 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

1) severe oil leaks 2) front brake discs and pads worn 3) rear exhaust silencer corroded 4) engine management light on 5) 205 55 16 6) o/s and n/s outer sill panels damaged 7) engine covers loose

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 233,784 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 191,479 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 191,061 miles

Inner Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 152,801 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 152,801 miles

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)

FULL UNDERTRAY FITTED,

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSAIDE OFF POWQER STEERING RACK.

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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LC53 WVF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LC53 WVF, 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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LC53 WVF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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