2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate and common faults

1,245 MOT tests in 2024. 51.9% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time51.9%
Failed or needed repairs48.1%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,245 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Horn: not working4.7%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.6%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.9%
  2. Suspension30.4%
  3. Brakes25.1%
  4. Body & chassis14.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  7. Tyres8.7%
  8. Steering7.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2004 Peugeot Partner?

In 2024, 51.9% of 2004 Peugeot Partner cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,245 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Peugeot Partner?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Peugeot Partner reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).