Peugeot Elystar (2003)
2003 Peugeot Elystar
CarHunch analysed 243 real MOT records for the 2003 Peugeot Elystar. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Peugeot Elystar passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average, with an 81.9% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, suggesting these ageing scooters are holding up reasonably well. Dangerous defects are uncommon enough not to be a major concern, affecting just 14.4% of vehicles tested.
At nearly 21 years old, the median mileage of 8,711 kilometres is quite low, indicating many examples have been lightly used or stored—a positive sign for mechanical wear. However, the average vehicle still picks up 1.03 failures and 2.2 advisories per test, so budget for routine maintenance items like brakes, lights, and exhaust work before buying; a full service history and pre-purchase inspection are essential.
What to check before buying a 2003 Peugeot Elystar
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Peugeot Elystar vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Peugeot Elystar vehicles fall between 5,090 and 14,587 miles.
2003 Peugeot Elystar — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (41% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Peugeot Elystar
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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28.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.1%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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17.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17%
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
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17%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.2%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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11.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.
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