2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate and common faults

583 MOT tests in 2024. 47.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time47.5%
Failed or needed repairs52.5%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 583 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.9%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics42.0%
  2. Suspension29.5%
  3. Brakes29.3%
  4. Body & chassis21.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.4%
  6. Tyres10.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.7%
  8. Steering5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Peugeot Partner?

In 2024, 47.5% of 2002 Peugeot Partner cars passed their MOT first time, across 583 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Peugeot Partner?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Peugeot Partner reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).