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DF53 RZM

2004 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,854 mi
Last recorded222,854 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 RZM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 222,854 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 212,725 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 201,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 201,452 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides low readings (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 195,171 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 178,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 178,497 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 162,383 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 162,383 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 146,861 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 137,751 miles

all brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 125,169 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 125,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 106,641 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 106,638 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 85,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 85,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,584 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 57,584 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DF53 RZM is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF53 RZM, 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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DF53 RZM is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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