2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate and common faults

1,087 MOT tests in 2024. 49.2% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time49.2%
Failed or needed repairs50.8%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,087 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.9%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.0%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.0%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  8. Horn: not working3.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics43.1%
  2. Suspension29.9%
  3. Brakes25.4%
  4. Body & chassis16.0%
  5. Steering10.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags9.1%
  8. Tyres8.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Peugeot Partner?

In 2024, 49.2% of 2003 Peugeot Partner cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,087 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Peugeot Partner?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Peugeot Partner reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).