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HJ03 VRV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,749 mi
Last recorded180,749 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VRV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 180,749 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 180,749 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 179,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 177,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 173,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022
Fail 21 Mar 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 162,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 156,146 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 150,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 145,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 139,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 134,272 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 128,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,963 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in o/s/r stablizer joint

Fail 15 Mar 2013 104,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in o/s/r stablizer joint

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,848 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,867 miles

Slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Fail 7 Mar 2011 81,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,086 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre is near the legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,129 miles

Chip in windscreen

O/s/r tyre is in poor condition and on the legal limit

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt

Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,265 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r and the seat belt has not been tested

Nail in the o/s//r tyre and it is getting low on tread

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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HJ03 VRV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ03 VRV, 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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HJ03 VRV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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