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LM52 MKG

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,434 mi
Last recorded132,434 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 MKG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 132,434 miles

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

all brake discs worn and in poor condition

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 28 Sep 2012 132,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all brake discs worn and in poor condition

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 7 Apr 2011 116,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 101,027 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 101,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,486 miles

All front brake pads are a bit low.

Offside number plate lamp,lens' is missing.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 71,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside registration plate lamp,lens' is missing.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,719 miles

Offside registration plate lamp,lens' is missing.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,550 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 63,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hand brake cable corroded on near side rear

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,286 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 56,284 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undertray hanging down

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 MKG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

LM52 MKG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is LM52 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 MKG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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