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ML53 RZP

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,622 mi
Last recorded150,622 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 RZP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 150,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 150,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 135,496 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r lamp glass damaged

rear silencer strap corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 135,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r lamp glass damaged

rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 106,207 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,793 miles

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

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 RZP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

ML53 RZP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ML53 RZP safe to buy?

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