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MV53 OBD

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,615 mi
Last recorded98,615 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 OBD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 95,663 miles

Braking system components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake cables slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamps deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2022 94,326 miles

parking brake cables slightly damaged

registration plate lamps deteriorated

Braking system components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 94,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Braking system components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake cables slightly damaged

registration plate lamps deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

braking system components corroded

parking brake cables slightly damaged

registration plate lamps deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

braking system components corroded

parking brake cable slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2020 93,972 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

braking system components corroded

parking brake cable slightly damaged

Pass 17 May 2019 93,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

braking system components corroded

exhaust system corroded

parking brake cables slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fan belt cracked

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front slight bind

Rear rear handbrake cable outer sheath slightly worn

Rear rear subframe slightly corroded

all four tyres cracked no cords present

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fan belt cracked

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front slight bind

Rear rear handbrake cable outer sheath slightly worn

Rear rear subframe slightly corroded

all four tyres cracked no cords present

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 92,334 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner

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

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

Offside rear brake disc backplate missing

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 91,484 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner

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

Offside rear brake disc backplate has half missing

Pass 28 Jun 2014 89,630 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc backplate has half missing due to corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2014 89,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs severely corroded on inner faces

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

Offside rear brake disc backplate has half missing due to corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2013 88,832 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner

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

Nearside front washer jet blocked

Pass 30 Jun 2012 87,852 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,651 miles

Exhaust centre pipe hanger broken.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,106 miles

diesel particulate filter warning light on

drivers door hinge loose

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

diesel particulate filter warning light on

drivers door hinge loose

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2009 72,555 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 72,547 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,280 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 61,272 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,084 miles

discs rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,757 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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MV53 OBD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MV53 OBD, 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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MV53 OBD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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