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PK53 LGO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,430 mi
Last recorded173,430 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 LGO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 173,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 173,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 163,238 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 162,965 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested due to excessively blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 158,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 158,244 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 155,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front steering tie rod slight play

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2014 150,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nsr brake binding slightly

osf brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2014 150,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nsr brake binding slightly

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2014 145,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front fog lamp missing

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 24 Dec 2013 145,296 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front fog lamp missing

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2012 142,836 miles

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

stone chips on screen

Fail 14 Dec 2012 142,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

stone chips on screen

Pass 8 Dec 2011 138,786 miles

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

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

airbag light on

centre seat belt mechanism intermittently sticking

front and rear brake discs corroded

scratched in windscreen

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 10 Dec 2010 134,365 miles

brake discs rusty and pads worn

brake wear warning wiring broken

n/s number plate lamp dim

rear tyres uneven wear /low on tread / minor cut o/s

Fail 9 Dec 2010 134,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake discs rusty and pads worn

brake wear warning wiring broken

n/s number plate lamp dim

rear tyres uneven wear /low on tread / minor cut o/s

Pass 8 Dec 2009 121,047 miles

Air bag light on.

Play in nearside rear stabiliser bar joint.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 112,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 101,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2006 84,909 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 84,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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PK53 LGO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PK53 LGO, 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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PK53 LGO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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