CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC53 WXA

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

334,654 mi
Last recorded334,654 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WXA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 334,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 316,033 miles

coolant light on

engine management light on

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

front lower arm bushes worn

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in steering rack arm

wipers poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2012 297,188 miles

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear upper track control arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 297,188 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear upper track control arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2012 278,014 miles

coolant light on

corrosion underside of car in places

engine management light on

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

front and rear anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside rear upper and lower suspension bushes

slight play in offside front lower arm bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2011 261,433 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 Aug 2011 261,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 242,058 miles

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

Offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Offside and nearside rear brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 242,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Offside and nearside rear brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 222,037 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 221,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake pads low

Handbrake effort low on nearside

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 201,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 201,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 182,341 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 182,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 149,986 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 149,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 124,889 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 124,886 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2008 123,536 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 123,536 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 117,175 miles

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
Full Peugeot 406 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC53 WXA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC53 WXA?

You can check the full history of LC53 WXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC53 WXA registered?

LC53 WXA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is LC53 WXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 WXA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC53 WXA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC53 WXA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.