Peugeot Looxor (2003)
2003 Peugeot Looxor
CarHunch analysed 368 real MOT records for the 2003 Peugeot Looxor. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Peugeot Looxor is more reliable than average, with an 87.5% first-time MOT pass rate against the UK average of 80%, and only 7.6% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the threshold for serious concern. This is a petrol-only cohort with no meaningful fuel-type variation to consider.
At just 11,430 miles median mileage for a 21-year-old car, these vehicles show unusually low usage, which partly explains the strong pass rate; however, they still average 0.78 failures and 1.5 advisories per test, suggesting routine wear items need attention. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on fluid leaks, suspension, and braking components, since advisories cluster around those areas on ageing Peugeots.
What to check before buying a 2003 Peugeot Looxor
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 367 | 87.5% | 0.78 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Peugeot Looxor 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 Looxor vehicles fall between 7,262 and 18,703 miles.
2003 Peugeot Looxor — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Peugeot Looxor
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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21.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.5%
Headlamp aim too high
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17.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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13.9%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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11.8%
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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10%
Steering headbearing has excessive free play
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9.1%
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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