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BW53 DNV

2004 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,701 mi
Last recorded75,701 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DNV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 75,701 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

car sits very low

exhaust noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2023 69,127 miles

Car low to the ground

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 53,868 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 53,856 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,487 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Oct 2020 50,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also slightly perished ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 23 Apr 2019 43,686 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 42,261 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,612 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 40,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,857 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

o/s/r handbrake slightly sticking in operation

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 33,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer strap corroded through but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,373 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,926 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,894 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel long

Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,393 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,594 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 DNV 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 82.6%.

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 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 BW53 DNV, 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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What year was BW53 DNV registered?

BW53 DNV is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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