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DY03 YJV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,563 mi
Last recorded153,563 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 YJV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 153,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 144,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 136,077 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 133,608 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch worn (4.1.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 131,522 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

head light switch worn

Pass 19 May 2020 129,912 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 129,912 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 127,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 124,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 May 2018 124,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2017 121,803 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Front Stems (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 May 2016 119,523 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 119,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 117,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 114,190 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 111,297 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 109,150 miles

Offside FRont Inner Arch Cover Lose

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 109,149 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside FRont Inner Arch Cover Lose

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 105,036 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 105,036 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,226 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 90,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 90,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 86,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 82,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 78,517 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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DY03 YJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 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 DY03 YJV, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY03 YJV registered?

DY03 YJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 YJV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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