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HJ53 OBL

2003 Peugeot Partner

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,950 mi
Last recorded161,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Partner91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 OBL
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 161,950 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R & CENTER REAR SEAT BELT UNABLE TO BE TESTED

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 Dec 2024 161,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning & Return spring broken (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R & CENTER REAR SEAT BELT UNABLE TO BE TESTED

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 148,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 143,747 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 135,551 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 135,546 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,166 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 129,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 118,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,226 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,641 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 56,111 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,014 miles

Front brake discs are in poor condition

O/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre is old & perished.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre is old & perished.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,610 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,363 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,050 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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HJ53 OBL is a 2003 Peugeot Partner in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ53 OBL, 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 HJ53 OBL registered?

HJ53 OBL is a 2003 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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