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LD53 FYX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,264 mi
Last recorded119,264 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FYX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 109,066 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 109,066 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,228 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,440 miles

Battery insecure

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,803 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,213 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 58,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyre wearing on outer edges and close to minimum limit

offside door mirror cracked

rear discs corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,022 miles

both rear tyre wearing on outer edges and close to minimum limit

offside door mirror cracked

rear discs corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,202 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 56,037 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both aims adjusted from low

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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LD53 FYX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD53 FYX, 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 LD53 FYX registered?

LD53 FYX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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