Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Peugeot Looxor reliable?

Based on MOT data from 242 vehicles, the 2004 Peugeot Looxor has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Peugeot Looxor?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Peugeot Looxor are: Headlamp aim too high (27% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (17.7% of vehicles), Steering headbearing has slight free play (15.5% 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 2004 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 (2004)

242 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.5% first-time pass rate

2004 Peugeot Looxor

CarHunch analysed 242 real MOT records for the 2004 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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The 2004 Peugeot Looker clears its MOT first time in 85.5% of cases, which is a solid 5.5 percentage points above the UK average—a reassuring sign for reliability. With only 8.7% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects, it's not a serious concern from a safety perspective.

These cars are running relatively light at around 12,800 miles median (15,900 average), suggesting either careful ownership or limited use in later years. The 0.82 average failures and 1.6 advisories per test indicate modest wear patterns, though you should budget for some minor maintenance—have any prospective purchase thoroughly checked by a technician, particularly for suspension and brake components where advisories tend to cluster on older Peugeots.

We have limited data for the 2004 Peugeot Looxor — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

85.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

8.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.82

Over 4.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 8k–19k

For context

These stats describe 242 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 242 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 27%

Headlamp aim too high · Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Brake wear 17.7%

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

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

Suspension & steering 15.5%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Nearside 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.

Tyre wear 15%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

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

Other issues 6.6%

Oil leak

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Peugeot Looxor

Based on MOT data from 242 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.7% 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

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 2004 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.

12,759

typical

8,041

low mileage

19,397

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Peugeot Looxor vehicles fall between 8,041 and 19,397 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,041 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.

✓ 8,041–19,397 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Peugeot Looxors sit.

⚠ Over 26,185 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Peugeot Looxor — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 26% of 2004 Peugeot Looxors are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (26% 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

4.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.82

Avg failures per vehicle

1.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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