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BP53 TFJ

2004 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,229 mi
Last recorded172,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 TFJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 172,229 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 172,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 162,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

front and centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside front brake pad wear wire broken

offside front top suspension mount deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing thin 2-3mm

offside front wheel arch liner missing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 158,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing thin on edges

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

offside front top suspension mount/bearing slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 158,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint, clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring on driveshaft (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing thin on edges

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

offside front top suspension mount/bearing slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 147,301 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 147,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 138,391 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 138,390 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 134,769 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section corroded and poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2013 134,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section corroded and poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2012 123,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 63,162 miles

Nearside rear side light- 1x bulb inop

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,799 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 38,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,803 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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BP53 TFJ is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP53 TFJ, 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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BP53 TFJ is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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