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HY03 MYJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,993 mi
Last recorded127,993 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 127,993 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Feb 2025 127,993 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2024 119,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine management light on

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2024 119,539 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine management light on

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,110 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,238 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,272 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 108,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,587 miles

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 6 Jan 2017 103,399 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,815 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,933 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 154,340 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 153,840 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 124,913 miles

FRONT PADS WORN 80%.

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 MYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

HY03 MYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is HY03 MYJ safe to buy?

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