Peugeot Partner (2002)
2002 Peugeot Partner
CarHunch analysed 9,345 real MOT records for the 2002 Peugeot Partner. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Peugeot Partner is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 68.8% against the national 80%, and an alarming 31.9% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects—a serious red flag for any prospective buyer. Both diesel and petrol variants perform similarly poorly, at 68.7% and 69.8% pass rates respectively, so fuel choice offers no reliability advantage here.
These Partners are now over two decades old and averaging 93,740 miles, which is reasonable for the age, but they're failing badly across the board with 4.9 failures per vehicle and 17.6 advisories—pointing to widespread wear on older components rather than isolated weak spots. Before purchasing, invest in a pre-buy inspection that specifically targets brake systems, suspension, and steering (common failure areas on ageing commercial-derived vehicles), and budget generously for remedial work.
What to check before buying a 2002 Peugeot Partner
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.
- ⚠️ 31.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (91%) | 8,472 | 68.7% | 4.9 |
| Petrol (9%) | 844 | 69.8% | 5.03 |
| LPG (0%) | 15 | 67.5% | 4.93 |
| Electric (0%) | 12 | 80.6% | 0.42 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 68.8% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Peugeot Partner 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 2002 Peugeot Partner vehicles fall between 70,507 and 114,728 miles.
2002 Peugeot Partner — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 432 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Peugeot Partner
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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72%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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70.3%
Oil leak
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67.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.1%
Offside Stop lamp not working
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39.3%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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37.2%
Nearside Stop lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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