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SY53 LCP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,809 mi
Last recorded159,809 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 LCP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 159,809 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 150,029 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 122,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 122,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,003 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2014 120,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2013 118,180 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2013 118,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

metal brake pipes greased

nearside front abs ring corroded and cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2012 108,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

metal brake pipes greased

nearside front abs ring corroded and cracked

reflective backing comeing of front number plate

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,317 miles

play nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,430 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,147 miles

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2009 66,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,867 miles

rear number plate reflective backing coming away

Fail 16 Oct 2008 52,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,670 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2007 38,667 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 13,722 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

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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SY53 LCP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SY53 LCP, 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 SY53 LCP registered?

SY53 LCP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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