MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air bag light stays on
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Air bag light stays on
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlights take an extra second to go out when switched off
slight play in both rear upper tie rods.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlights take an extra second to go out when switched off
slight play in both rear upper tie rods.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake discs worn/lipped on inner faces
o/s wiper starting to smear(24"n/s)
screen has various stonechips to swept areas
slight play in o/s/f a.r.b linkrod joints
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn/lipped on inner faces
o/s wiper starting to smear(24"n/s)
screen has various stonechips to swept areas
slight play in o/s/f a.r.b linkrod joints
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
brake servo area damp/oily
oil leaks
steering rack area damp/oily
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
brake servo area damp/oily
oil leaks
steering rack area damp/oily
air bag light on
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
passenger air bag light on
offside rear inner wing panel clip missing
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW53 SDZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 MW53 SDZ, 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 MW53 SDZ registered?
MW53 SDZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 December 2003.
Is MW53 SDZ safe to buy?
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