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FV53 OWP

2003 Peugeot Partner

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

160,310 mi
Last recorded160,310 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Partner91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OWP
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 160,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 155,060 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 149,003 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 146,219 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 146,217 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 143,409 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 143,409 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 141,549 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 141,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 140,884 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 138,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 135,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 125,924 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 125,920 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 116,880 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 116,876 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,003 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 105,999 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,645 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 97,640 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,337 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

air bag light on

Fail 4 Mar 2013 89,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

air bag light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,868 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2011 73,859 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,160 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 47,094 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front pads low

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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FV53 OWP is a 2003 Peugeot Partner in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FV53 OWP, 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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What year was FV53 OWP registered?

FV53 OWP is a 2003 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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