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LG53 HTP

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,552 mi
Last recorded175,552 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 HTP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 175,552 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 175,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 168,294 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 168,294 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 158,351 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 150,154 miles

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

rear bushes slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2013 141,053 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 134,757 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 128,281 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 128,281 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 119,144 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 110,398 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 100,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 100,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 88,858 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 84,582 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 HTP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG53 HTP, 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 HTP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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