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LR53 KZZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,682 mi
Last recorded148,682 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 KZZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 148,682 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 148,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 140,292 miles

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

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside cv boot leaking grease slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 136,006 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 132,463 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose has small amount of clearance with the coil spring

Offside Rear slight play link arm

Fail 6 Jun 2017 132,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose has small amount of clearance with the coil spring

Offside Rear slight play link arm

Pass 26 May 2016 127,617 miles

fuel tank shows signs of a leak

n/s/f anti roll bar link has play in top ball joint

Fail 25 May 2016 127,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside o/s/r brake disc corroded on outer face

fuel tank shows signs of a leak

n/s/f anti roll bar link has play in top ball joint

Pass 29 May 2015 123,200 miles

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

offside rear disc brake corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 119,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 8 May 2013 114,560 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 28 May 2012 109,884 miles

Nearside wiper smearing slightly.

Offside rear disc corroded and scored.

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Undertray insecure.

Fail 25 May 2012 109,854 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly.

Offside rear disc corroded and scored.

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Undertray insecure.

Pass 21 May 2011 105,481 miles

offside rear tyre walls are cracking

Pass 24 May 2010 100,819 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2009 96,257 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,276 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 89,276 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 74,339 miles

front pads 70%

Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,741 miles

exhaust join middle and rear corroded

rear box corroded

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 KZZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR53 KZZ, 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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LR53 KZZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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