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AP53 AWJ

2004 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,526 mi
Last recorded169,526 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AWJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 169,526 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly recommend to change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 165,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 164,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 159,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 156,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 152,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 148,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 144,070 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 144,070 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 139,652 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 135,177 miles

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

spare wheel fitted o/s/f

Fail 29 Mar 2014 128,410 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

boot strut inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2014 128,410 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot strut inoperative

Pass 7 Feb 2013 111,581 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 111,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 96,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s/r brake discs rusted

Pass 26 Jan 2012 96,959 miles

n/s and o/s/r brake discs rusted

Fail 25 Jan 2011 85,207 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,207 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 71,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,182 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,895 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 56,895 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2008 42,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AWJ is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AWJ, 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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AP53 AWJ is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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