2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

4,720 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,720 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    140 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    65 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  7. Stop lamp: not working0.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Tyres2.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2021 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,720 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Peugeot Expert?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).