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DV53 OBM

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,361 mi
Last recorded110,361 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OBM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 110,361 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 101,109 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 101,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 98,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,185 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,553 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 93,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,420 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 88,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,317 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,937 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 76,937 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,673 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,993 miles

o/s rear door will not open

Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,182 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,340 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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DV53 OBM 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 77.8%.

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 DV53 OBM, 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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DV53 OBM is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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