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BV04 MZG

2004 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,156 mi
Last recorded154,156 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 MZG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 154,156 miles

Front Tyres Deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 154,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 144,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 144,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 128,892 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 128,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 118,388 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 118,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 106,185 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,624 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,148 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 42,148 miles

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

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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BV04 MZG is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV04 MZG, 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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BV04 MZG is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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