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MA53 DVH

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,623 mi
Last recorded128,623 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 DVH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 128,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 128,521 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,861 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 111,861 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 105,016 miles

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,325 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 86,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,037 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 75,037 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,996 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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MA53 DVH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA53 DVH, 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 MA53 DVH registered?

MA53 DVH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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