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LD53 VLW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

354,890 mi
Last recorded354,890 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 354,890 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 354,889 miles

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

Front tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 17 Aug 2010 321,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 295,703 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 295,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 258,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 258,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 208,467 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 208,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 128,791 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 128,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 105,381 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 105,381 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VLW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

LD53 VLW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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