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LT53 PXZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

356,221 mi
Last recorded356,221 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 PXZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 356,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 319,858 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 319,837 miles

Offside Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 283,773 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 241,810 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 157,363 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 157,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 121,456 miles

slight wear on front andrear brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2007 92,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 67,454 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 67,279 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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LT53 PXZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LT53 PXZ, 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 LT53 PXZ registered?

LT53 PXZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is LT53 PXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 PXZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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