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LV53 WFC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,669 mi
Last recorded80,669 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 WFC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 80,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,233 miles

corrosion/pitting to nearside rear brake disc.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 73,233 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion/pitting to nearside rear brake disc.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 66,518 miles

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

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

rattle from inside exhaust.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,518 miles

rattle from inside exhaust.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,312 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,312 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,948 miles

wear "lip" to front brake discs.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 52,948 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

wear "lip" to front brake discs.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 46,249 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres worn close to wear indicators.

rear indicators faded.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,249 miles

all tyres worn close to wear indicators.

rear indicators faded.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,463 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,101 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 35,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,247 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 26,247 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

hole in n/s/r lamp.n/s/f road wheel damaged rim.

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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LV53 WFC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LV53 WFC, 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 LV53 WFC registered?

LV53 WFC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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