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ML53 EVC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,503 mi
Last recorded152,503 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EVC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 152,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 147,152 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 140,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,455 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 133,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 126,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 119,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,517 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe corroded near back box (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 113,517 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe corroded near back box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,482 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,543 miles

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

Oil leak

slight wear on both n/s tyres

Fail 22 Sep 2012 90,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Oil leak

slight wear on both n/s tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2011 79,670 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 79,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,609 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre treads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,928 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,239 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,235 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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ML53 EVC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ML53 EVC, 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 ML53 EVC registered?

ML53 EVC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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