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SA53 LYK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

250,511 mi
Last recorded250,511 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 250,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 246,685 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,888 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 72,881 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,520 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,510 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,796 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,794 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,284 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 LYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA53 LYK, 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 LYK registered?

SA53 LYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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