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BW53 DND

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,957 mi
Last recorded182,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DND
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 182,957 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 182,957 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 180,016 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 180,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 175,711 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 175,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 169,218 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 161,109 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 155,019 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 147,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 147,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 137,241 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 124,315 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 124,260 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 110,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 96,554 miles

FRONT PADS WORN 80%.SOME WEAR ON FRONT DISCS.NOISE FROM ALTERNATOR AREA.OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 96,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

FRONT PADS WORN 80%.SOME WEAR ON FRONT DISCS.NOISE FROM ALTERNATOR AREA.OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,837 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 60,621 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,546 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BW53 DND is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BW53 DND, 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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BW53 DND is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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