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SA53 LSE

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,067 mi
Last recorded104,067 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 LSE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 104,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 240,311 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 240,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 226,199 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 226,193 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 218,197 miles

advise new suspension arms fitted to o/s n/s rear

advise o/s/f tyre been replaced

Fail 11 Jan 2008 218,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 141,101 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 141,101 miles

Rear Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 LSE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LSE, 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 SA53 LSE registered?

SA53 LSE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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