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HY03 MYH

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

170,878 mi
Last recorded170,878 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 MYH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 170,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 161,916 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 149,042 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 139,644 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 133,747 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 127,978 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 119,304 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATING

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 110,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 100,468 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,965 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 89,965 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour + o/s repeator (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,491 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,854 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,793 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Getting Low On Inside Edge

Tested In Wet Conditions ( Snow & Ice )

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,879 miles

belly pan fitted

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

front discs slight wear

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

belly pan fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,585 miles

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

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

belly pan fitted

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edbe

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,246 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

belly pan fitted

nearside rear footbrake reading low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,618 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 MYH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HY03 MYH, 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 MYH registered?

HY03 MYH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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