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ML53 SDV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

262,275 mi
Last recorded262,275 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 SDV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 262,275 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 262,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 246,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs rusty

n/s rear subframe front mounting rubber washer missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 203,496 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 163,074 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 117,936 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,873 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,701 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 25,701 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front shockabsorbers poor damping

front brake pads worn

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 SDV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

ML53 SDV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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