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LN53 VMW

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

225,493 mi
Last recorded225,493 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 VMW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 225,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 198,692 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 180,027 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 166,706 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 166,706 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 153,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 143,034 miles

Central exhaust system has a mounting broken

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Oct 2017 143,034 miles

Central exhaust system has a mounting broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Oct 2016 138,437 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 138,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 128,824 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 113,082 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 113,082 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,709 miles

o/s numberplate lamp dull...o/s wiper split on end

Fail 29 Sep 2008 65,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 65,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,324 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear.

Fail 5 Oct 2007 53,324 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 40,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,772 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 VMW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LN53 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

LN53 VMW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is LN53 VMW safe to buy?

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