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LR53 KZP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,458 mi
Last recorded90,458 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 KZP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,458 miles

near side rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,661 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 78,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,866 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 80,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,245 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 74,245 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,236 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,389 miles

Air bag light on

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar link

Fail 23 Sep 2011 62,389 miles

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

Air bag light on

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar link

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,252 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2009 45,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2008 39,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear & center to rear exhaust rust

wipers judder on screen

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,469 miles

rear & center to rear exhaust rust

wipers judder on screen

Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear service brake unbalanced [n/s low]

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,481 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes unbalanced [n/s low]

Fail 22 Sep 2006 27,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes unbalanced [n/s low]

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 KZP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KZP, 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 KZP registered?

LR53 KZP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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