2003 Peugeot Partner · 4,613 MOT tests
2003 Peugeot Partner reliability
2003 Peugeot Partners fail 50.8% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 21 Partner years (4,613 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot Partners: 38.1%)
- 50.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot Partners: 38.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 127,138
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,613
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- 2004 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 8.7% of tests fail here (147% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Peugeot Partner
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.8%
- Suspension21.8%
- Brakes16.8%
- Body, chassis and structure12.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
- Steering8.8%
- Seat belts and airbags8.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.53%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.94%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.72%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.16%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Horn not working 4.14%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.9%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.88%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.28%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.32%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.31%)
Other years
Every Peugeot Partner year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Peugeot Partner reliable?
2003 Peugeot Partners fail 50.8% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 21 Partner years (4,613 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Peugeot Partner MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.53% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.94% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Peugeot Partner have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Peugeot Partner shows 127,138 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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