2021 Peugeot Partner 1.5L Diesel · HC13 AMC

The most recent DVSA examination conducted on 27 March 2026 records a clean PASS with no defects or advisories noted, and this is consistent with the two preceding tests on 20 March 2025 and 19 March 2024, both of which also passed without any advisories. The complete absence of advisories across three consecutive examinations indicates that the components traditionally scrutinised under the MOT regime, including suspension components, braking systems, tyres, lighting, and exhaust emissions, were all found to be in satisfactory condition at the time of each test. This unbroken clean record is a positive indicator of either careful maintenance or light wear, and it provides a stable baseline from which to assess the vehicle, though it is worth bearing in mind that an MOT certificate represents only a snapshot of condition at the point of test rather than a guarantee of future roadworthiness. With 81,275 miles recorded on a vehicle approximately five years old, the annual mileage is around 16,255 miles per year, which sits well above the national average for a light commercial vehicle of this type. Such sustained high usage accelerates wear on consumables and mechanical components, particularly the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, turbocharger, brake discs and pads, and suspension components including coil springs and bushes. Higher mileage also brings forward the intervals at which timing belts or chains, water pumps, and gearbox oil may require attention. The fact that mileage has accumulated steadily rather than through large single-year leaps suggests regular working use, which is mechanically honest but does demand that the buyer verify that all scheduled servicing has been carried out at the correct intervals and that the relevant service book stamps or digital records corroborate the recorded odometer reading. Given the clean MOT history but the elevated annual mileage, the prospective buyer should focus on age-and-use-related deterioration rather than chasing specific listed defects. The Peugeot Partner of this generation is known for developing perishing and cracking on the inner sidewalls of its tyres even when tread depth remains adequate, and these age-related cracks can render a tyre illegal, so all four wheels plus the spare should be examined closely for sidewall checking. Brake discs, particularly on the rear axle, are prone to corrosion and lipping from frequent stop-start urban use, and a binding caliper can manifest as a pulling sensation to one side under braking or as a wheel running noticeably hotter than its counterparts after a drive. A thorough test drive should include deliberate low-speed application of the brakes to listen for any grinding or scraping noises, and the vehicle should be driven over uneven surfaces at low speed with the windows down to detect any suspension clonks or knocking that might indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mounts. Further physical checks should include a visual survey of the underbody and wheel arches for any surface corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, as commercial vehicles used heavily on winter road salt can suffer hidden corrosion that an MOT test may not fully reveal. The 12V battery health is another area worth scrutinising, since commercial use with frequent short journeys prevents full recharge and accelerates battery degradation, and a failing battery can produce intermittent electrical faults. All fluid levels and their condition should be inspected, including engine oil which may appear darker than expected due to extended service intervals or stop-start operation, brake fluid which degrades hygroscopically over time regardless of mileage, and coolant which should be checked for strength and clarity to confirm the integrity of the cooling system. Finally, the buyer should verify that the timing belt or chain replacement interval has not been exceeded according to Peugeot's published schedule, confirm the service history in detail, and ensure that any load-rated components such as the rear springs and dampers show no sign of bottoming or sagging, as these are common wear items on a Partner that has been used consistently for heavier payloads over its eighty-thousand-mile working life.