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HW53 BYV

2003 Peugeot Partner

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

211,294 mi
Last recorded211,294 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Partner91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 BYV
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 211,294 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play at the road wheel (check under steering gaiter)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear it would appear that the bump stops have had contact with the rear brake pipes both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view appears to be delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 200,917 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 200,880 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2023 196,672 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 196,664 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in three places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 194,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 194,483 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 191,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover obscuring some testable components

Fail 4 Aug 2021 191,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 189,718 miles

engine cover obscuring some testable components

Fail 20 Aug 2020 189,689 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,440 miles

engine cover obscuring some testable components

Fail 17 Jul 2019 95,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

engine cover obscuring some testable components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,817 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 87,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 80,917 miles

indicator light switch worn

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,482 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 71,523 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 71,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,546 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

indicator light switch worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,326 miles

indicator light switch worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,395 miles

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

rear wiper arm in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,573 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,573 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,608 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 25,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,173 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,398 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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HW53 BYV is a 2003 Peugeot Partner in Silver with a 1,868cc 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 HW53 BYV, 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 HW53 BYV registered?

HW53 BYV is a 2003 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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