2018 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · ML18 LJZ
2018 Peugeot Partner (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 114,841 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT PARTNER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML18 LJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/10/2026
- 114,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML18 LJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Peugeot Partner (ML18 LJZ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ML18 LJZ Mileage History
- 16/10/202494,190 mi
- 16/10/202494,190 mi
- 21/10/2025107,503 mi+13,313 mi
- 23/10/2025107,560 mi+57 mi
- 20/10/2026114,841 mi+7,281 mi
Average of roughly 10,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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