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HY03 MWN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

202,933 mi
Last recorded202,933 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 MWN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 202,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 191,553 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 191,181 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 179,403 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 176,782 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 174,146 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 173,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 158,921 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 158,153 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 157,957 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 138,137 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 138,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 131,719 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 131,658 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 139,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 135,985 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 135,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 133,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 133,308 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 130,998 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 130,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 127,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Screw in offside front tyre.

Several 'chips' to screen.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 124,033 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 118,349 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 111,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 103,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 97,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 127,502 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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HY03 MWN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY03 MWN, 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 HY03 MWN registered?

HY03 MWN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is HY03 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 MWN shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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