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SA53 LZK

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,413 mi
Last recorded71,413 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 LZK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 71,413 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,216 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,216 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,159 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 62,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 158,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 158,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 150,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 137,345 miles

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

offside track rod has slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2008 119,173 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 119,173 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 214,773 miles

Wheel Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2007 214,765 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Wheel Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 200,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 184,826 miles

Fuel tank slightly wet with fuel.

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 161,225 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 LZK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

SA53 LZK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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