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LD53 VKO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 100,787 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 100,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,890 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 99,890 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 99,337 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 99,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 98,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 98,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,830 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 97,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 84,651 miles

Engine oil level low but above min mark

Fail 21 Nov 2011 84,651 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Engine oil level low but above min mark

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,097 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 76,992 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

FRONT DISCS RUSTED ON INSIDE FACES

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,908 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT...

Fail 24 Nov 2008 60,907 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,907 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,128 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
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LD53 VKO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LD53 VKO, 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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LD53 VKO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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