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ML03 YYJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,775 mi
Last recorded90,775 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 YYJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 90,775 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 90,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 85,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,859 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,703 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 46,528 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,273 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 43,214 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 37,196 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 34,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deterioration of rear exhaust silencer

Pass 11 May 2013 32,129 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,730 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 29,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 9 May 2011 27,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 25,084 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 22,016 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 22,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 16,978 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,958 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 13,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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ML03 YYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ML03 YYJ, 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 ML03 YYJ registered?

ML03 YYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is ML03 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 YYJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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