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WN53 LBX

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,468 mi
Last recorded158,468 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 LBX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 158,468 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 158,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 146,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 129,645 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 129,645 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 113,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 113,689 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 105,142 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 105,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 100,159 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,587 miles

n/s o/s rear doors not open

Pass 1 May 2008 93,450 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 93,450 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,685 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 90,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WN53 LBX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN53 LBX, 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 WN53 LBX registered?

WN53 LBX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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