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SH53 LZT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,350 mi
Last recorded178,350 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LZT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 178,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface

Nearside Rear Brake disc partially corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface

Offside Rear Brake disc partially corroded

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 178,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface

Nearside Rear Brake disc partially corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface

Offside Rear Brake disc partially corroded

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 173,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc surface badly corroded & pitted.

Offside Front Inner Inner brake disc surface badly corroded & pitted.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 173,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc surface badly corroded & pitted.

Offside Front Inner Inner brake disc surface badly corroded & pitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside froint& offside front brake disc`s corroded & pitted on inner surface`s.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 156,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 150,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 144,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 138,738 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 130,953 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 119,094 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 102,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 96,135 miles

advise cut in sidewall off nearside front tyre but not down to cords

Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise HDI engine cover insecure

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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SH53 LZT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SH53 LZT, 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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SH53 LZT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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