MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
353,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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