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BN04 LJZ

2004 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,011 mi
Last recorded130,011 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LJZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 130,011 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 130,006 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 126,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 10 May 2019 126,405 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2018 124,396 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2018 124,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 118,851 miles

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

rear exhaust joint fragile

Fail 8 May 2017 118,851 miles

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

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged outer joint (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint fragile

Pass 9 May 2016 110,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 101,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 93,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,259 miles

off side rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 72,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear disc very poor

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,441 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,961 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,338 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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BN04 LJZ is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN04 LJZ, 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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BN04 LJZ is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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