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LS53FLJ
2003 PEUGEOT 406
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration LS53FLJ
- Manufacturer PEUGEOT
- Model 406
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
10 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 352,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split (8.2.2)
- Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- gearbox oil leak
- engine management light staying on
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 346,751 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 333,577 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2014 6 Jun 202613 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 308,918 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2014 6 Jun 202612 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 308,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 283,081 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 6 Jun 202613 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 283,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 265,448 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 265,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 241,005 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012 6 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 240,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
14 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 229,056 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 202,263 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011 6 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 202,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
4 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 184,540 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 165,646 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2010 6 Jun 20267 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 165,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 151,210 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2010 6 Jun 20262 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 151,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
4 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 131,403 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2010 6 Jun 20264 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 131,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
13 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 92,477 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2009 6 Jun 202613 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 92,477 MI
6 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 88,949 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2008 6 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 88,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
10 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,085 MI
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LS53FLJ was registered on 2003-11-24
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