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SG53 LFM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,163 mi
Last recorded158,163 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 LFM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 158,163 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 158,163 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 153,634 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing tight to turn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper strut bearing tight to turn

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 153,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing tight to turn

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper strut bearing tight to turn

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 149,102 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 145,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 141,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 138,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 135,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 129,018 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 123,305 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,239 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,946 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,167 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,821 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,390 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,645 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 80,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,363 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 74,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,621 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 67,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,131 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,318 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 47,318 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SG53 LFM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SG53 LFM, 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 SG53 LFM registered?

SG53 LFM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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