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ML53 HFA

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,693 mi
Last recorded114,693 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HFA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,693 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2012 114,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,686 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 101,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

engine oil level low

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 87,260 miles

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

o\s\f tyre wearing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 87,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o\s\f tyre wearing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 618,385 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 61,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,793 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 44,793 miles

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

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 HFA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HFA, 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 HFA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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