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LR53 KVF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

288,885 mi
Last recorded288,885 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 KVF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 288,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

Fail 2 Apr 2012 263,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2012 263,999 miles

Oil leak

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 228,092 miles

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

both sides rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 228,092 miles

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

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

both sides rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 195,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 14 Apr 2009 163,312 miles

n/s/f tyre tread is starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls starting to perish

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link upper and lower dust covers are split

Fail 14 Apr 2009 163,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre tread is starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls starting to perish

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link upper and lower dust covers are split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 129,140 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 98,280 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 98,177 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 53,249 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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LR53 KVF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR53 KVF, 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 LR53 KVF registered?

LR53 KVF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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