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SH53 LZV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,513 mi
Last recorded116,513 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LZV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 116,513 miles

Offside hand brake has low reading

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 116,513 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside hand brake has low reading

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,179 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 102,030 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 95,765 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 95,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,161 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,085 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 79,213 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 79,213 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,879 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 74,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,097 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 70,097 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fron t brake disc s worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,738 miles

fron t brake disc s worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,363 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 59,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc surfaces corroded

rear plastic wheelarches insecured

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,069 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,111 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 46,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,375 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 40,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,318 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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SH53 LZV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SH53 LZV, 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 SH53 LZV registered?

SH53 LZV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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