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ML53 HDN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

218,171 mi
Last recorded218,171 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 218,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front disc slight worn

rear disc slight worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 204,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 204,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 196,616 miles

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

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

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

light switch fautly but working

Pass 12 Feb 2010 189,597 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 189,597 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 183,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 89,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 87,798 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 HDN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

ML53 HDN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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