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BP53 VFH

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,703 mi
Last recorded187,703 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VFH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 187,703 miles

both front tyres close to limit

rear discs corroding

slight wear offside front lower ball joint

Fail 5 Aug 2015 186,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Condition of rear brake discs

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Handbrake travel

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2014 181,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 179,960 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 19 Jun 2012 174,103 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 169,310 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust rear box

eye level stop light

rear foot and handbrake efforts

screen damaged borderline

Pass 9 Jun 2011 169,310 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

eye level stop light

rear foot and handbrake efforts

screen damaged borderline

Pass 11 Jun 2010 155,405 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 155,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear upper tie bar rods /joints new (poss faulty parts )

Pass 12 Jun 2009 117,129 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2009 117,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2008 99,671 miles

Condition of front number plate Borderline

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

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 1 Mar 2008 70,735 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,101 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 VFH is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP53 VFH, 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 VFH is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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