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KY53 UKW

2003 Peugeot Partner

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,812 mi
Last recorded204,812 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Partner91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 UKW
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 204,812 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

Engine underside damp with oil

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bump stop mounting & chassis by rear towing eye corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar assembly corroded/flaky (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (inner & outer), rear of floor pan & rear suspension prescribed areas slightly corroded with evidence of previous corrosion repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 204,806 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail excessively corroded by sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

Engine underside damp with oil

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bump stop mounting & chassis by rear towing eye corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar assembly corroded/flaky (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (inner & outer), rear of floor pan & rear suspension prescribed areas slightly corroded with evidence of previous corrosion repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 196,476 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 196,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance foreign object (possibly cable tie) jammed between brake disc and outer brake pad (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Load sensing valve has rubber band/strap fitted in addition to linkage spring but not affecting operation

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 188,532 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 188,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above driveshaft area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 179,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 170,402 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 161,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 161,478 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 153,435 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 153,432 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 144,170 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis leg/ sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 133,764 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing slightly tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 124,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14c (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,699 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 110,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 103,511 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake binding

Fail 2 Aug 2013 96,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

offside front brake binding

Pass 4 Aug 2012 89,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 89,914 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 80,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,812 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 71,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,167 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 62,167 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 54,258 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,668 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,800 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 44,800 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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KY53 UKW is a 2003 Peugeot Partner in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY53 UKW, 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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KY53 UKW is a 2003 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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