2017 Peugeot Partner — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 87,211 MOT tests, the 2017 Peugeot Partner recorded an 81.1% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (17.8% fail rate), the 2017 Partner comes out 1.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.8% of all tests — 13.8 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and registration plate lamp(s) — position lamp alone was recorded 8,285 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.2% versus 9.2%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 15.0pp more often than electric ones (20.1% vs 5.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.8% | 16,376 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.0% | 4,337 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.0% | 4,321 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.4% | 3,871 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.4% | 3,805 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.0% | 3,521 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 8,285 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 5,365 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 4,477 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 4,008 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 3,227 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 3,085 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.3% | 19,485 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.2% | 14,979 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 9,952 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.2% | 7,150 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 6,895 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.2% | 6,303 |
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 | 7,766 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 22,728 | 15.2% |
| 60-90k | 26,341 | 19.6% |
| 90-120k | 17,484 | 22.5% |
| 120-150k | 7,843 | 24.6% |
| 150k+ | 5,026 | 25.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 79,447 | 20.1% |
| Petrol | 7,048 | 6.9% |
| Electric | 710 | 5.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,522 | 15.0% |
| 2022 | 17,503 | 17.0% |
| 2023 | 17,671 | 19.3% |
| 2024 | 17,425 | 21.0% |
| 2025 | 17,090 | 22.2% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Partner
On a 2017 Partner, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.0% 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.
- Visibility (5.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2017 Peugeot Partners pass their MOT?
81.1% of the 87,211 2017 Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot Partner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.8% of tests, followed by brakes (5.0%).
Does the 2017 Partner get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 25.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 87,211 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.