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BK04 UWZ

2004 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

338,218 mi
Last recorded338,218 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 UWZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 338,218 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 338,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2013 315,681 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 291,387 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 269,758 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 241,414 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 241,414 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 220,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 208,378 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 193,828 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 178,912 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 178,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 164,110 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 163,670 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 150,267 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 150,267 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 133,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 116,568 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 116,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 101,090 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 101,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 88,321 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 75,298 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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BK04 UWZ is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,000 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 BK04 UWZ, 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 22 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK04 UWZ is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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