2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

1,976 MOT tests in 2024. 50.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.6%
Failed or needed repairs49.4%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,976 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.3%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  8. Exhaust system: system insecure3.4%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.8%
  2. Suspension31.2%
  3. Brakes25.5%
  4. Body & chassis24.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.1%
  6. Tyres8.1%
  7. Steering7.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine31.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%

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: 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 2007 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 50.6% of 2007 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,976 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Peugeot Expert?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).