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LD53 VLY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,391 mi
Last recorded168,391 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 168,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

nail n/s/r tyre

rear tyres worn inner edges

rust patches

slight traxel on footbrake

Pass 4 Feb 2013 163,515 miles

all discs rusty

front discs worn

n/s/r rim steel

nail n/s/r tyre

oil leaks

slight travel on footbrake

airbag lamp on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 163,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight travel on footbrake

airbag lamp on

all discs rusty

front discs worn

n/s/r rim steel

nail n/s/r tyre

oil leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2011 157,084 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Hand brake travel high

N/s drive shaft oil seal weeping oil

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2008 84,520 miles

both rear tyres have nails in

bulb out in high level brake light

drivers seat slightly loose

front discs slightly worn

power steering pipe damp

subframe bushes perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2007 82,256 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 82,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,345 miles

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

Offside 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 VLY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

LD53 VLY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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