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LN53 VHE

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 VHE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,294 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 117,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 115,320 miles

handbrake stiff in operation.

headlamps condensated

Fail 31 Oct 2016 115,320 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake stiff in operation.

headlamps condensated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,478 miles

advanced wear offside rear top suspension bush

Fail 5 Nov 2015 112,478 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advanced wear offside rear top suspension bush

Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,847 miles

advanced wear front brake pads

advanced wear rear suspension top tie rod ball joints

Fail 31 Oct 2014 109,847 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advanced wear front brake pads

advanced wear rear suspension top tie rod ball joints

Pass 6 Nov 2013 106,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,779 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 100,773 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 100,727 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

indicator switch worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,107 miles

advanced wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2011 96,107 miles

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

advanced wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,993 miles

FRONT TYRES RECHECK 3000 MILES

Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,278 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 52,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,146 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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LN53 VHE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LN53 VHE, 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 LN53 VHE registered?

LN53 VHE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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