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LD53 ZCE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,839 mi
Last recorded154,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 154,839 miles

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

variuse places of underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2014 149,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 142,164 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 132,045 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 121,786 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 111,114 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 101,529 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,652 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 79,077 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 79,065 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,102 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 ZCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

LD53 ZCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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