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AP53 AVG

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,850 mi
Last recorded88,850 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AVG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,850 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,804 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear edges

front wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,804 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear edges

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,803 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,437 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

rear brake discs inner faces corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,564 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 53,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,907 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,796 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,920 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,217 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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AP53 AVG is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP53 AVG, 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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What year was AP53 AVG registered?

AP53 AVG is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for AP53 AVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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