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FA53 JXK

2004 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

244,826 mi
Last recorded244,826 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 JXK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 244,826 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2011 232,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 232,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2009 207,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 146,783 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 146,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 87,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,221 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 80,119 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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FA53 JXK is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FA53 JXK, 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 FA53 JXK registered?

FA53 JXK is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is FA53 JXK safe to buy?

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