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LD53 RCX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

258,691 mi
Last recorded258,691 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 RCX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 258,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 231,568 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 205,673 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 205,673 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 195,195 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 194,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 179,693 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 171,852 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 162,306 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 162,284 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2011 156,795 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 155,950 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 155,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 152,462 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 152,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 143,945 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 132,237 miles

OSF brake hose twisted

Pass 28 Nov 2007 120,085 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 119,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 103,232 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 103,208 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2006 96,451 miles

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

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 RCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RCX, 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

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What year was LD53 RCX registered?

LD53 RCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LD53 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 RCX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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