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AD53 UTG

2004 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

193,643 mi
Last recorded193,643 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UTG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2014 193,643 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 181,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 171,815 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery light on

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

led lights fitted at front

nearside front bumper slightly insecure

nearside front tyre has cut to outside tyre wall not showing cords

nearside rear outer brake pad looks low

rear exhaust back box support broken supported by wire wrapped around tail pipe

Fail 16 May 2012 171,727 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

led lights fitted at front

nearside front bumper slightly insecure

nearside front tyre has cut to outside tyre wall not showing cords

nearside rear outer brake pad looks low

rear exhaust back box support broken supported by wire wrapped around tail pipe

Pass 14 May 2011 160,735 miles

ABS wire is fouling on the shock

are bag light is on

rear tyres are bigger than the front

Fail 11 May 2011 160,647 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

abs wire fouling on shock

air bag light on

front and rear tyres are different sizes

near side front tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 21 May 2010 142,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2010 142,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 116,992 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 98,609 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 98,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 98,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,838 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 92,838 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 90,511 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 90,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AD53 UTG is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD53 UTG, 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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AD53 UTG is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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