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SA53 LZU

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

353,247 mi
Last recorded353,247 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 LZU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 353,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 328,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 321,535 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 321,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 145,493 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 May 2012 145,090 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 137,960 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 135,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 132,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 128,321 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 127,658 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 118,151 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 118,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 111,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 103,557 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 103,547 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2007 91,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 82,710 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 LZU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

SA53 LZU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is SA53 LZU safe to buy?

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