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SA53 LJN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,111 mi
Last recorded205,111 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 LJN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 205,111 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine cover

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

smell of diesel in engine bay but not signs of a leak present.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 205,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

smell of diesel in engine bay but not signs of a leak present.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 193,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 193,529 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 175,980 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 175,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f steering arm has play

rear brake noise

steel rim fitted n/s/f

Pass 20 Oct 2012 157,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 149,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre brake light inop

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear brake pads rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2010 138,043 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 138,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 122,497 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 110,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 92,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,952 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 92,808 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,853 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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SA53 LJN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA53 LJN, 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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SA53 LJN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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