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AJ53 YHX

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,076 mi
Last recorded159,076 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YHX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2014 159,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 153,695 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 153,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 143,846 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 89,054 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 81,868 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 74,016 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2008 74,016 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 64,286 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 64,284 miles

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

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 YHX is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ53 YHX, 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 YHX is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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