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LY53 BLJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,811 mi
Last recorded114,811 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 BLJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 114,811 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 109,609 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 106,144 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 106,144 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 101,132 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,132 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 92,257 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight brake fluctuation on os front brake

Pass 1 Dec 2006 82,220 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 82,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LY53 BLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LY53 BLJ, 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 LY53 BLJ registered?

LY53 BLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 BLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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