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ML53 YVH

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

153,905 mi
Last recorded153,905 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YVH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 153,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 153,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 150,981 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 147,876 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 142,235 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 134,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeater light bulbs faded. advised (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,481 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 132,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 129,110 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 127,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,554 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 118,013 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 118,012 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,454 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 115,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,904 miles

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

Oil leak

driveshaft oil seal leaking offside

fuel tank has evidence of leak dampness. no leak at present.

off side rear door unable to open from outside.

nearside front tyre centre part worn well below legal limit highly advised

Fail 15 Nov 2011 97,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

driveshaft oil seal leaking offside

fuel tank has evidence of leak dampness. no leak at present.

off side rear door unable to open from outside.

nearside front tyre centre part worn well below legal limit highly advised

Pass 9 Nov 2010 89,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 89,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,962 miles

N/S/R wheel rubbing against exhaust box

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lamp on

Fail 18 Nov 2009 78,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

N/S/R wheel rubbing against exhaust box

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lamp on

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,892 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 69,892 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,573 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,411 miles

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 YVH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

ML53 YVH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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