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SJ53 LCE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,326 mi
Last recorded115,326 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 LCE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 115,326 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,874 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 106,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,539 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,338 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,214 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 67,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,497 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to coil springs

slight play in nsf anti roll link bar

slight play in nsr tie rod bar

Fail 10 Apr 2012 62,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight corrosion to coil springs

slight play in nsf anti roll link bar

slight play in nsr tie rod bar

Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 53,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,893 miles

damage to nearside front fog lamp

rear exhaust silencer and joint corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,268 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

offside door mirror repaired with tape

slight pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,517 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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SJ53 LCE 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 71.4%.

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 SJ53 LCE, 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 SJ53 LCE registered?

SJ53 LCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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