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ML53HDC
2003 PEUGEOT 406
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
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- Registration ML53HDC
- Manufacturer PEUGEOT
- Model 406
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 06 Feb 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
4 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 235,323 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 235,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 235,078 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside c.v gaiter slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
7 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 234,975 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 234,975 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
26 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 234,271 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 233,607 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Outer c.v. gaiter slightly deteriorated
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 232,486 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
22 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 231,946 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
22 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 231,946 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 230,830 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020 24 Jun 202625 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 230,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 229,220 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 229,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 223,279 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- rear seats removed
- o/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 223,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamp broken (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear seats removed
- o/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 214,086 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 214,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- emissions not tested
7 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 201,869 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 201,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 187,554 MI
24 Jun 202622 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 187,554 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2015 24 Jun 202622 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 170,642 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014 24 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 152,774 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013 24 Jun 202626 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 136,928 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012 24 Jun 202629 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,624 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 24 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 101,057 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 24 Jun 202631 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,647 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 65,158 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML53HDC was registered on 2003-09-29
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