2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

4,287 MOT tests in 2024. 73.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time73.4%
Failed or needed repairs26.6%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,287 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    86 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    89 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.6%
  2. Brakes8.5%
  3. Suspension6.2%
  4. Body & chassis4.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Tyres4.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2017 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 73.4% of 2017 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,287 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Peugeot Expert?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).