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WJ53 VEP

2003 Peugeot Partner

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,115 mi
Last recorded183,115 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Partner91,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 VEP
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 183,115 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 183,113 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 175,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 167,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 157,403 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 157,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 148,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 138,269 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 127,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 119,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak (sump corroded)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 119,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak (sump corroded)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,167 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 112,165 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,200 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 104,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,645 miles

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 1 Sep 2010 87,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,906 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 78,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,745 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 69,745 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,256 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 57,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,459 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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WJ53 VEP is a 2003 Peugeot Partner in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ53 VEP, 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 WJ53 VEP registered?

WJ53 VEP is a 2003 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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