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LG53 HBK

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,513 mi
Last recorded109,513 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 HBK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 109,513 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cv gaiter damaged but not split or insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear vlave (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 108,707 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow between downpipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/55/16 ()

Offside Front Brake wear wiring incomplete.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow between downpipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/55/16 ()

Offside Front Brake wear wiring incomplete.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit [215/55 r16] (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump has slight sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 104,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit [215/55 r16] (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump has slight sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears around fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 98,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed, corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears around fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,034 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight rough

Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,623 miles

centre exhaust noisy

fuel flap stiff

o/s/f tyre worn slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,441 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 81,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,563 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 70,293 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,293 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,086 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,086 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,501 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 57,501 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,223 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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LG53 HBK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LG53 HBK, 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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LG53 HBK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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