2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

385 MOT tests in 2024. 54.8% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.8%
Failed or needed repairs45.2%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 385 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.3%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.6%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.6%
  10. Washers: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.8%
  2. Suspension27.8%
  3. Body & chassis26.8%
  4. Brakes21.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  6. Tyres7.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.0%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2003 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 54.8% of 2003 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 385 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Peugeot Expert?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).