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MM53 MXT

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,475 mi
Last recorded97,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 MXT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 97,475 miles

Front Inner brake discs scored/ pitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 24 May 2019 94,490 miles

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

Rear Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Fail 23 May 2019 94,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 89,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,042 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 86,043 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 78,201 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre Engine light on

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 78,190 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre Engine light on

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 67,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 51,895 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 51,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 49,783 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 47,122 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 47,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,887 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,716 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,805 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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MM53 MXT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MM53 MXT, 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 MM53 MXT registered?

MM53 MXT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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