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RF53 LTV

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,558 mi
Last recorded130,558 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LTV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 130,558 miles

Front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect , not leaking at time of check

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 123,860 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 123,860 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 117,230 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 117,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,126 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,532 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 80,540 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 71,831 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,451 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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RF53 LTV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RF53 LTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF53 LTV registered?

RF53 LTV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is RF53 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 LTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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