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LM53 FTA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,891 mi
Last recorded157,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 FTA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 157,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 153,298 miles

Both rear handbrake cable cracking

Nearside rear wheel slight binding

Offside front wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 153,191 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear of sill underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Both front abs wire broken under front wheel arch

Both rear handbrake cable cracking

Nearside rear wheel slight binding

Offside front wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 145,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner wall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pad wear indicator wiring loose

chassis has corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2016 145,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner wall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pad wear indicator wiring loose

chassis has corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2015 142,048 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 136,857 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 136,820 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 130,152 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 124,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 116,766 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 116,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,083 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,773 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,444 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,483 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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LM53 FTA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM53 FTA, 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 LM53 FTA registered?

LM53 FTA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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