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PX53 LCU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,494 mi
Last recorded152,494 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 LCU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 152,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

mil light illuminated but vehicle built before 2008

Pass 31 Mar 2025 149,704 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 149,639 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 149,449 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 148,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 148,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 145,277 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 143,271 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 143,271 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 139,508 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 139,507 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 135,408 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 129,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,573 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 118,806 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,806 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 108,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,875 miles

Both front wipers split

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

Slight pitting, both front brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,633 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 87,633 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,276 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 66,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,208 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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PX53 LCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PX53 LCU, 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 PX53 LCU registered?

PX53 LCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is PX53 LCU safe to buy?

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