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AG53 AED

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

236,016 mi
Last recorded236,016 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 AED
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 236,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 224,928 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 224,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 215,376 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 215,376 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 201,417 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 201,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 186,123 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 186,123 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 165,914 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 165,914 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 151,698 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 139,533 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 126,974 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 126,974 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 108,994 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 108,994 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,219 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 90,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,127 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front lower spot lamp lense damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,323 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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AG53 AED is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AG53 AED, 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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AG53 AED is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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