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BL53 ASU

2003 Peugeot Partner

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

165,363 mi
Last recorded165,363 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Partner91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ASU
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 165,363 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 165,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 163,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame, off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 163,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame, off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 163,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 160,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 156,460 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 156,455 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring snapped (1.1.17 (a))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected load sensing valve leaking fluid (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 150,776 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 150,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 144,977 miles

Spare tyre defective ***originally located at osr position*** ()

Fail 31 May 2018 144,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system ***Burst whilst performing brake performance test in brake rollers*** (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***tread lifted***175/65R14C 90/88T*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 141,805 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2017 141,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 138,962 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2016 138,957 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2015 136,503 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 129,066 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 121,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2013 121,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,133 miles

advised corrosion front discs

advised front number plate crack

advised osr shock dampness

advised rear exhaust hanger split

Fail 5 Apr 2012 114,133 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised corrosion front discs

advised front number plate crack

advised osr shock dampness

advised rear exhaust hanger split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,995 miles

advised oil leak

advised uneven tyre wear fronts

Fail 17 Mar 2011 113,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advised oil leak

advised pads and disc worn

advised uneven tyre wear fronts

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,429 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 102,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advised alt belt frayed

advised oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,993 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 70,154 miles

front tyres low on tread ( between 2 and 3mm and wearing on outer edges)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 52,869 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Partner?

Based on 2,759,357 MOT tests across 244,116 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
244,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,295
Stop lamp not working 52,829
Registration plate lamp not working 47,026
position lamp(s) not working 39,083
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,748
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BL53 ASU is a 2003 Peugeot Partner in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Partner models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 91,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot Partner fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 ASU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Partner typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot Partner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL53 ASU is a 2003 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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