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ML53 SGV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,173 mi
Last recorded170,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 SGV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2017 170,173 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 164,988 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 164,987 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust inscure

Pass 29 Aug 2014 152,853 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 152,853 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 136,446 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 136,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2012 129,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 114,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 97,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 97,179 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 80,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,356 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 65,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front washer jet blocked

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 SGV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

ML53 SGV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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