2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate and common faults

1,601 MOT tests in 2024. 49.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.7%
Failed or needed repairs50.3%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,601 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault6.0%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  7. Horn: not working4.1%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    101 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.3%
  2. Suspension28.2%
  3. Brakes26.2%
  4. Body & chassis17.2%
  5. Seat belts & airbags10.2%
  6. Tyres9.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  8. Steering8.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2005 Peugeot Partner?

In 2024, 49.7% of 2005 Peugeot Partner cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,601 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Peugeot Partner?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Peugeot Partner reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).