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SA53 LYW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

468,210 mi
Last recorded468,210 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 LYW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 468,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated(slight)

Pass 3 May 2012 462,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2011 459,013 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 459,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 416,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 416,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 334,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads starting to get low.

slight movement in offside rack arm.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 293,023 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 241,358 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 241,358 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 LYW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

SA53 LYW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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