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BL54 VUK

2005 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,974 mi
Last recorded142,974 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 40690,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VUK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 142,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 138,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 138,048 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 133,569 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 133,559 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 127,826 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 127,816 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 123,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 120,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,211 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 116,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking fluid and weak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 111,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 106,037 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 106,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,786 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 99,753 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,034 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 89,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,795 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 83,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,591 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,591 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,032 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 68,032 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 52,033 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,033 miles

front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,653 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit in tread centre

front brake pads and discs wearing thin.

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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BL54 VUK is a 2005 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BL54 VUK, 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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BL54 VUK is a 2005 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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