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LG53 ZYK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,944 mi
Last recorded115,944 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZYK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 115,944 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,083 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 114,955 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 113,827 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 110,152 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 110,149 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,117 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,094 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 103,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,250 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,760 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,596 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 97,596 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,795 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 89,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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LG53 ZYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

LG53 ZYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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