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FH53 ZGW

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,305 mi
Last recorded98,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ZGW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 80,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

unable to test most lower engine area due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 65,712 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,760 miles

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

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

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

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

backbox corroded

centre pipe exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 53,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

backbox corroded

centre pipe exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,064 miles

Front brake discs are wearing and slightly corroded

Rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion but brake performance during RBT was satisfactory

Slight damage to offside rear tyre tread - No cords exposed

Fail 3 Jan 2013 43,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs are wearing and slightly corroded

Rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion but brake performance during RBT was satisfactory

Slight damage to offside rear tyre tread - No cords exposed

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,768 miles

All four brake discs have corroded slightly (Due to low mileage). Brake test readings were all ok.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,068 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 34,068 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

handbrake lever has long travel

nearside rear indicator bulb is slightly showing white light

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,318 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,284 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,284 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 30,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,391 miles

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

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

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

front wipers split on ends

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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FH53 ZGW is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FH53 ZGW, 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 FH53 ZGW registered?

FH53 ZGW is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is FH53 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 ZGW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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