2000 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Peugeot Partner passed 69.8% of its 1,124 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail at 29.7%, so the 2000 Partner sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 19.3% of all tests — 3.2 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, position lamp and service brake performance — stop lamp alone was recorded 97 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 21.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 33.2% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 38.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.5% in 2021 to 25.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.3% | 217 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.1% | 181 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.2% | 160 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.4% | 117 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.9% | 77 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.6% | 74 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 97 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 85 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 81 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 67 |
| 5 | Joints | 66 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 64 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 38.6% | 434 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.2% | 351 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.1% | 338 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 26.1% | 293 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.7% | 210 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 17.0% | 191 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 42 | 21.4% |
| 60-90k | 102 | 28.4% |
| 90-120k | 234 | 27.8% |
| 120-150k | 240 | 28.3% |
| 150k+ | 476 | 33.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,084 | 29.9% |
| Petrol | 38 | 36.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 351 | 32.5% |
| 2022 | 270 | 29.3% |
| 2023 | 208 | 32.2% |
| 2024 | 167 | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 128 | 25.0% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Partner
On a 2000 Partner, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (16.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (14.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
69.8% of the 1,124 2000 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.3% of tests, followed by suspension (16.1%).
Does the 2000 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.4% in the 30-60k band to 33.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,124 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.