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ML53 HDZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

227,300 mi
Last recorded227,300 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 227,300 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 222,057 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 202,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads getting low

Fail 17 Oct 2011 202,817 miles

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

front pads getting low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 180,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 180,749 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,682 miles

1 engine diag and air bag lights on 2 windscreen damaged 3 parking brake travel 4 n/s/r tyre wearing on outer 5 front poafs getting low + discs worn 6 rear pads getting low 7 o/s steering area slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2009 156,179 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

1 engine diag and air bag lights on 2 windscreen damaged 3 parking brake travel 4 n/s/r tyre wearing on outer 5 front poafs getting low + discs worn 6 rear pads getting low 7 o/s steering area slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2008 131,206 miles

1 o/s/f seat belt webbing fluffing on edges 2 windscreen stone chips n/s x 3 3 o/s/f suspension slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2008 131,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

1 o/s/f seat belt webbing fluffing on edges 2 windscreen stone chips n/s x 3 3 o/s/f suspension slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2007 105,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,402 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 81,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 HDZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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