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LR53 TCJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,565 mi
Last recorded147,565 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 147,565 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in both track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake effort only just passed test

o/s front wheelarch liner loose

slight damage to front crossmember

Pass 14 Nov 2016 137,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 134,176 miles

sligtht oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 123,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 107,062 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 106,969 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,753 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

towbar not connected

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,972 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

STRONG ADVISE. the front offside abs ring on the driveshaft is broken and insecure to the driveshaft.NOTE. that no abs warning light was displayed on the dash at the time of test

advise. a slightly low reading was recorded from the offside service brake and park brake . would advise a brake check, may require repair or adjustment

oil leak starting from gearbox area

strong advise the rear offside brake disc inner face is pitted . also the rear nearside disc is slightly corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2011 76,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

STRONG ADVISE. the front offside abs ring on the driveshaft is broken and insecure to the driveshaft.NOTE. that no abs warning light was displayed on the dash at the time of test

advise. a slightly low reading was recorded from the offside service brake and park brake . would advise a brake check, may require repair or adjustment

oil leak starting from gearbox area

strong advise the rear offside brake disc inner face is pitted . also the rear nearside disc is slightly corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,256 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,909 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 35,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,515 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,573 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 TCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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