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BP53 TGU

2004 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,544 mi
Last recorded106,544 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 TGU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,544 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed and cracks inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,828 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wing repeater insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc badly corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer link to subframe worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked & perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation build up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer link to subframe slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack leaking PAS fluid. Lazy in operation, lock to lock

Fail 11 Mar 2020 102,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wing repeater insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc badly corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer link to subframe worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked & perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation build up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer link to subframe slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack leaking PAS fluid. Lazy in operation, lock to lock

Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 97,691 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,461 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 93,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,528 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 85,528 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 78,659 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 78,659 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,479 miles

N/S/F Tyre Out Of Shape

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 77,479 miles

N/S/F Tyre Out Of Shape

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,149 miles

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 15 Jan 2013 69,725 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,569 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 64,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,489 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,091 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,320 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,693 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,767 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 25,767 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 TGU is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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