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LV52 LJZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

219,702 mi
Last recorded219,702 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 LJZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 219,702 miles

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

Oil leaks in engine area

Fail 11 May 2016 219,434 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wheel trims (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leaks in engine area

Pass 19 May 2015 200,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

off side front spot light lens broke needs all taken out

power steering leak pipes near side

washers near side little water out

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 183,940 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

broken front fog light lensoff side

engine mangememt light on

Fail 19 May 2014 183,907 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

broken front fog light lensoff side

engine mangememt light on

rear hand brake cable worn to cable in two places

Pass 23 May 2013 169,621 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Engine warning light on.

High level stop light.

N/S/R inner side light not working.

O/S steering rack gaiter contaminated.

O/S/F fog light broke.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger side washer jet blocked.

Passenger side wiper blade split.

Surface corrosion on both front brake discs.

Unable to open tailgate.

signs of cracks in O/S/F tyre.

Fail 22 May 2013 169,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Engine warning light on.

High level stop light.

N/S/R inner side light not working.

O/S steering rack gaiter contaminated.

O/S/F fog light broke.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger side washer jet blocked.

Passenger side wiper blade split.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion on both front brake discs.

Unable to open tailgate.

signs of cracks in O/S/F tyre.

Pass 5 May 2012 147,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

e.m light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 May 2012 147,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

e.m light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2011 122,856 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 May 2011 122,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2010 95,553 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 95,552 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 93,267 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 83,218 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 69,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 69,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,872 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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LV52 LJZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LV52 LJZ, 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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LV52 LJZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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