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HJ53 RRU

2003 Peugeot Partner

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

147,658 mi
Last recorded147,658 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Partner91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 RRU
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 147,658 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 147,657 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 144,661 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 144,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 141,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes have corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 141,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative tension spring snapped (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes have corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 137,754 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 137,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 134,332 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 134,332 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle into nearside flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,441 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 131,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,248 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 130,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 129,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 127,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 120,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 120,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 114,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,283 miles

n/s/f tyre on minimum tread depth 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre 1.6-2mm

Fail 20 Sep 2013 106,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre on minimum tread depth 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre 1.6-2mm

Pass 9 Jun 2012 98,035 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 98,035 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 73,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 73,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,124 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 45,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 28,174 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,556 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 RRU is a 2003 Peugeot Partner in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 HJ53 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

HJ53 RRU is a 2003 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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