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VN53 MEV

2003 Peugeot Partner

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,577 mi
Last recorded153,577 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Partner91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 MEV
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 153,577 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 153,538 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring not connected (1.1.17 (a))

Power steering ram leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 151,804 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 145,520 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test center and o/s rear seats removed at time of test ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 145,507 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat back (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 140,227 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 140,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 131,967 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 131,930 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 124,342 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 116,768 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,418 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 100,295 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 100,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

aux.belt cracking/perishing

front wiper blades smearing slightly

please check timing belt replacement interval/history

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,127 miles

clutch & brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn

offside rear tyre cut in tread area

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch & brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn

offside rear tyre cut in tread area

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,480 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,958 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,466 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 57,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,300 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,010 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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VN53 MEV 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 72%.

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 VN53 MEV, 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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VN53 MEV is a 2003 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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