2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

130 MOT tests in 2024. 49.2% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time49.2%
Failed or needed repairs50.8%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 130 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength14.6%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.2%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.6%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.6%
  9. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.8%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension33.1%
  2. Brakes30.0%
  3. Body & chassis28.5%
  4. Lights & electrics26.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.3%
  6. Steering10.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags9.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks8.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.3%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened20.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 49.2% of 2001 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 130 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Peugeot Expert?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2001 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).