2002 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,518 MOT tests, the 2002 Peugeot Partner recorded a 69.4% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail at 30.0%, so the 2002 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 19.6% of all tests — 4.6 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, position lamp and wipers — stop lamp alone was recorded 421 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 23.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 33.7% once past 150k.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 30.6% of the time against 30.9% for petrol.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 39.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.6% | 1,080 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.0% | 829 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.5% | 689 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.3% | 623 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.1% | 445 |
| 6 | Tyres | 7.0% | 384 |
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 | 421 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 400 |
| 3 | Wipers | 323 |
| 4 | Joints | 296 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 295 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 285 |
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 | 39.3% | 2,167 |
| 2 | Tyres | 31.6% | 1,742 |
| 3 | Suspension | 28.9% | 1,595 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 26.4% | 1,458 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 20.5% | 1,129 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.9% | 931 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 30 | 23.3% |
| 30-60k | 241 | 24.1% |
| 60-90k | 948 | 27.0% |
| 90-120k | 1,539 | 29.6% |
| 120-150k | 1,428 | 32.4% |
| 150k+ | 1,301 | 33.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,763 | 30.6% |
| Petrol | 755 | 30.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,715 | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 1,356 | 30.5% |
| 2023 | 1,018 | 28.1% |
| 2024 | 826 | 32.8% |
| 2025 | 603 | 31.2% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Partner
On a 2002 Partner, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (15.0% 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 (12.5% 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 2002 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
69.4% of the 5,518 2002 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.6% of tests, followed by suspension (15.0%).
Does the 2002 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.3% in the 0-30k band to 33.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,518 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.