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BW53 FFP

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,071 mi
Last recorded132,071 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 132,071 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 124,991 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2015 124,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2014 117,503 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 May 2014 117,500 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2013 109,634 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 109,615 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 109,392 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Radiator fan housing damaged

Radiator insecure

Rear 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)

offside front Coil Spring not seated correctly on Shock absorber

Pass 4 May 2012 99,483 miles

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

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

air bag light on

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 99,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

air bag light on

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 88,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,234 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,184 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 74,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,425 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,855 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 46,855 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,541 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 FFP is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FFP, 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 FFP registered?

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

Is BW53 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 FFP shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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