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LG53 HVN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,625 mi
Last recorded78,625 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 HVN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 78,625 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shockers Limited damping worn

Rear Tow bar mounting area corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,520 miles

Body damage Offside Rear

Drop Link Ball Joint has slight paly Rear

Engine Mount Worn has slight play

Front Springs Corroded

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Park Brake Cables Worn

Rear Back Box Corroded

fuel Strap corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 76,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Body damage Offside Rear

Drop Link Ball Joint has slight paly Rear

Engine Mount Worn has slight play

Front Springs Corroded

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Park Brake Cables Worn

Rear Back Box Corroded

fuel Strap corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,750 miles

Offside Front lense broken and missing

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 73,731 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt tensioner inoperative (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lense broken and missing

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,928 miles

Front Brakes Have Slight Fluctuation

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Jun 2018 65,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 10 May 2017 63,477 miles

Drop Links Front Worn Slight play

Front Brake Pads

Front CV joint worn

Front Shockers worn, bouncing.

OSF Road Wheel Has Slight damage

Reserve Travel On Park Brake

Pass 9 May 2016 56,118 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

free play in steering rack inner joints

o/s/f damaged

Pass 13 May 2015 48,818 miles

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

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

wiper blades

Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,317 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 39,670 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,248 miles

air bag warning light is on....

Pass 30 Jan 2010 29,693 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,712 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 23,712 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 18,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,689 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 11,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,945 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 HVN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HVN, 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 LG53 HVN registered?

LG53 HVN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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