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FE53 VTO

2004 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,136 mi
Last recorded149,136 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VTO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 149,136 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 149,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 144,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

hand brake cables freyed

Fail 4 Dec 2020 144,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

hand brake cables freyed

Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,734 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 134,687 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 132,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 128,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,801 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 125,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 119,184 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 111,658 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,699 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,360 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,284 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 75,284 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 65,298 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,753 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 55,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine has miss-fire on idle

Pass 4 Dec 2006 48,424 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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FE53 VTO is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE53 VTO, 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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FE53 VTO is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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