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ML53 HDE

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,718 mi
Last recorded167,718 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HDE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 167,718 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 159,075 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 159,075 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 145,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer edge of disc slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 145,497 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer edge of disc slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 140,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 131,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 120,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust is deterioated

exhaust rubber mounts are deterioated and split

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing low and deterioated

offside and nearside rear tyres are deterioated

offside front brake pad sensor is broken

rear parking brake outer casings are slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2012 112,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust section is cracked

nearside front brake pad sensor wire is damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 105,559 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 97,983 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 90,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

indicator stalk is slightly faulty

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 7 May 2008 82,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 73,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 118,818 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 118,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 HDE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HDE, 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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ML53 HDE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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