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BW53 FFX

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,901 mi
Last recorded147,901 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 147,901 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 20 Jul 2011 147,897 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2010 142,142 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 142,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,681 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 126,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,400 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 36,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 113,148 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,311 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 84,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,869 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,785 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 FFX is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 BW53 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

BW53 FFX is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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