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AJ53 YHW

2004 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,464 mi
Last recorded136,464 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YHW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 136,464 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 135,183 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 132,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2022 132,175 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,915 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2020 129,724 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2018 125,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

abs rings corroded

handbrake performance only just met

Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,008 miles

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

spare fitted to o/s front

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,360 miles

front wiper blades slightly smear

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

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

all brake discs are worn

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 75,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Jan 2010 69,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,684 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,863 miles

side repeaters showing white light (slight)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 55,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

side repeaters showing white light (slight)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,075 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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AJ53 YHW is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ53 YHW, 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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AJ53 YHW is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 January 2004.

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