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RF53 VYU

2003 Peugeot Partner

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

228,604 mi
Last recorded228,604 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Partner91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VYU
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 228,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 228,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 214,266 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 214,257 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 197,253 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 197,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 185,677 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 176,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 176,362 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 163,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 150,327 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 150,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 137,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 137,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 125,349 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 125,349 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,580 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

rattle on engine when revved

Fail 30 Oct 2014 112,580 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

airbag light on

rattle on engine when revved

Fail 7 Oct 2014 112,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

airbag light on

rattle from engine when reved

Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,200 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 86,276 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 78,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2010 65,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,473 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,236 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,865 miles

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

The n/s/f steering rack track rod has wear and movement/freeplay.

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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RF53 VYU 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 54.8%.

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 RF53 VYU, 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 RF53 VYU registered?

RF53 VYU is a 2003 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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