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LM52 GFU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,629 mi
Last recorded174,629 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 GFU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 174,629 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2020 174,628 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2020 174,598 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 170,821 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 170,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 168,062 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 165,611 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 163,188 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 163,187 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 160,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 160,452 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 157,236 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 157,235 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 153,873 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 153,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 151,084 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 151,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 May 2011 148,456 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 145,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 143,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 139,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 86,209 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 75,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.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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LM52 GFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LM52 GFU, 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 LM52 GFU registered?

LM52 GFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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