Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2003 Peugeot Looxor?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2003 Peugeot Looxor?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2003 Peugeot Looxor?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2003 Peugeot Looxor reliable?

Based on MOT data from 368 vehicles, the 2003 Peugeot Looxor has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2003 Peugeot Looxor?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2003 Peugeot Looxor are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.7% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (21.2% of vehicles), Headlamp aim too high (17.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2003 Peugeot Looxor?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot Looxor (2003)

368 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.6% first-time pass rate

2003 Peugeot Looxor

CarHunch analysed 368 real MOT records for the 2003 Peugeot Looxor. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 368 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

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.

The 2003 Peugeot Looxor passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (87.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

7.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.78

Over 4.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–19k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 368 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 368 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 23.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 21.2%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 17.5%

Headlamp aim too high · Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 13.9%

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Steering headbearing has excessive free play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003.

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Before you buy a 2003 Peugeot Looxor

Based on MOT data from 368 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	367	87.5%	0.78

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,340 Peugeot Looxor vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 49%

657

Blue 20.4%

274

Silver 17.3%

232

Grey 10.8%

145

Black 1.3%

White 1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Peugeot Looxor vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,430

typical

7,262

low mileage

18,703

high mileage

Half of all 2003 Peugeot Looxor vehicles fall between 7,262 and 18,703 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,262 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,262–18,703 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2003 Peugeot Looxors sit.

⚠ Over 25,249 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2003 Peugeot Looxor — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 26% of 2003 Peugeot Looxors are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.78

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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