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ML53 HDA

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HDA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 102,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,952 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,358 miles

both front wipers split at outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,627 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 66,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HDA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

ML53 HDA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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The MOT history for ML53 HDA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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