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MT53 MOA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

395,498 mi
Last recorded395,498 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 MOA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 395,498 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 395,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 372,964 miles

Nearside Front pad warning light wire broken

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 372,964 miles

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

Nearside Front pad warning light wire broken

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 352,464 miles

exhaust leak

nearside front top mount stiff

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reacted with brake fluid (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front outer sill excessively corroded

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 333,194 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 310,166 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 278,705 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in offside inner steering rack end

Pass 6 Sep 2012 278,705 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in offside inner steering rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2011 250,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 250,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 226,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 195,115 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 167,122 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 167,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 152,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 152,293 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 130,204 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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MT53 MOA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT53 MOA, 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 MT53 MOA registered?

MT53 MOA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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