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BW53 DPE

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,022 mi
Last recorded133,022 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 133,022 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 133,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 129,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Fail 7 Jan 2016 123,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Pass 8 Jan 2015 114,156 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 102,856 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 102,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 83,991 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,998 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

sall cut on outer sidewall nearside front tyre not reaching ply/cords

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,792 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,632 miles

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

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

rear silencers bracket fixed to rubber mounting bya cable tie

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,673 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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BW53 DPE is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

BW53 DPE is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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