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AU04 UCS

2004 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,316 mi
Last recorded152,316 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UCS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 152,316 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper bearing slightly stiff

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper bearing slightly stiff

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 152,309 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel offside & nearside (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper bearing slightly stiff

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper bearing slightly stiff

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 133,489 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 108,682 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,825 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

both front top mount bearings nosiey when turning

child seat fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 74,825 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

both front top mount bearings nosiey when turning

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR wheel stiff to rotate

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 70,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 67,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR wheel stiff to turn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 64,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 62,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 57,422 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 47,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,167 miles

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

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

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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AU04 UCS is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU04 UCS, 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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AU04 UCS is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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