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EG53 FKV

2004 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

420,409 mi
Last recorded420,409 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 FKV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 420,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,471 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 388,380 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 372,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 351,151 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 351,151 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 307,567 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 264,420 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 221,211 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 171,750 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 123,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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EG53 FKV is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EG53 FKV, 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 EG53 FKV registered?

EG53 FKV is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is EG53 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 FKV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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