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YT03 HXG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,522 mi
Last recorded150,522 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 HXG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 150,522 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 150,517 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 146,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 146,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 143,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 139,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,235 miles

advise exhaust front and rear has a slight blow

Fail 5 Oct 2021 133,235 miles

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

advise exhaust front and rear has a slight blow

Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,387 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,656 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,038 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,834 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,740 miles

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

advise front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,251 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 82,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,306 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,008 miles

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

advise front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 64,008 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)

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

advise front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,866 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 2 Mar 2009 48,279 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,094 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 27,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YT03 HXG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT03 HXG, 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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YT03 HXG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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