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BG55 EHZ

2005 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 40690,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EHZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 138,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 127,622 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 114,391 miles

Both front pad wear wires damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 114,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Both front pad wear wires damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,992 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 99,714 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 99,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,578 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,477 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,927 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,028 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 75,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,474 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,035 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,395 miles

signs of rust around offside front lower ball joint bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2008 47,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

signs of rust around offside front lower ball joint bearing

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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BG55 EHZ is a 2005 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 90,604 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 BG55 EHZ, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG55 EHZ is a 2005 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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