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SA53 LZO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 125,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 111,814 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,278 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 95,266 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 141,070 miles

ABS light [intermitting fault] came on then went out when engine stopped and restarted

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2008 140,954 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 129,201 miles

noise from engine

Fail 19 May 2008 129,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

noise from engine

Pass 19 Nov 2007 110,406 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 110,359 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 110,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 88,015 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 87,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Gearbox oil leaking at N/S inner driveshaft seal

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,227 miles

BROKEN WIRE HANGING DOWN BY NEAR SIDE RACK GAITOR

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD REPARIABLE

ONE BULB NOT WORKING ON CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT

Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,875 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 43,680 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 43,680 miles

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

noise from aux belt area poss tensioner.

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 LZO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LZO, 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 LZO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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