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LM53 FVL

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 FVL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 136,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 132,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie rod bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,274 miles

Covers and shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,074 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 119,295 miles

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

number plate lights dim

Fail 20 Jan 2016 119,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

number plate lights dim

Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,360 miles

front brake pad warning wires broken

nearside front headlight beam pattern poor

number plate lights dim

slight play in offside front inner track rod joint

wear lip on brake discs

Fail 20 Jan 2015 112,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake pad warning wires broken

nearside front headlight beam pattern poor

number plate lights dim

slight play in offside front inner track rod joint

wear lip on brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,350 miles

front brake pad warning wires broken

strong advisory that the center to rear exhaust section mounting flange is corroded (advise replacement)

wear lip on all four brake discs

Fail 20 Jan 2014 106,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pad warning wires broken

strong advisory that the center to rear exhaust section mounting flange is corroded (advise replacement)

wear lip on all four brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2013 100,768 miles

front wipers worn

slight lip on front discs

Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake pad warning wires broken

Fail 24 Jan 2012 93,542 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake pad warning wires broken

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,478 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 83,478 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 73,736 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,466 miles

advise n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 8 May 2008 53,202 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,405 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 FVL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver 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 LM53 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

LM53 FVL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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