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BT53 PGF

2004 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,954 mi
Last recorded134,954 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PGF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 134,954 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 124,152 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 114,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 105,693 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,359 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,431 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 97,431 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

mud flap on o/s/r loose

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,819 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,643 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,712 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 76,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,151 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 70,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear handbrake slightly sticks on

nearside rear wiper split

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,766 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,815 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW ADVISE CHANGE SOON noise on engine around belts, rear tyres slightly out of shape, rear discs scored

Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,234 miles

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

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

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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BT53 PGF 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 72.2%.

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 BT53 PGF, 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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BT53 PGF is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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