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SA53 LSF

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,956 mi
Last recorded215,956 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 215,956 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 212,291 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 211,948 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s screen jet requires re-aiming.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 188,199 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 188,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 164,130 miles

Oil leak

brake mastercylinder/servo damp

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2009 164,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

brake mastercylinder/servo damp

centre exhaust mounting rubbing fuel filler pipe

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 147,793 miles

brake pads not checked

handbrake travel high

front no. plate slightly deteriorated

boot area not checked properly due to trim

bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars

radiator poss slight leak

rear exhaust box corroding

slight oil leak on engine/transmission

slight play steering rack

Fail 2 Jan 2009 147,793 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

boot area not checked properly due to trim

bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

brake pads not checked

front no. plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars

radiator poss slight leak

rear exhaust box corroding

slight oil leak on engine/transmission

slight play steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2007 127,001 miles

further look at rear suspension keep eye on all tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,119 miles

advise on offside and nearside front wipers

advising further look at offside and nearside front suspension

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 LSF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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