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AG53 AYH

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,906 mi
Last recorded93,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,906 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 93,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 90,857 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 90,853 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding Wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Parking brake weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 90,804 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,023 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,229 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,229 miles

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,589 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play in o/s/r trailing arm link

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,639 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,323 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,323 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,780 miles

front brake discs very badly corroded on inside

Fail 1 Jul 2010 61,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs very badly corroded on inside

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,405 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,483 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 32,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AYH 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 61.9%.

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 AYH, 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 AYH is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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