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AJ51 XZW

2001 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests42 (24 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Peugeot Expert105,329 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 XZW
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 18 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Does not adjust - headlight is corroded internally (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Both front indicator lenses damaged

EML light on

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

NSR loading door does not latch at bottom but does at top

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge/close to limit - 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

OSR inner and outer sill very corroded/holed but not considered structural

OSR loading door does not latch at top but does at bottom

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge/close to limit - 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both joints ()

Pass 18 Apr 2024

Nearside Front indicator no lens and offside lens damaged.

Nearside Rear lamp damaged.

Nearside headlamp damp inside.

Offside Rear handbrake low effort.

Oil leak, but not excessive several engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024

Emissions unable to be completed due to very low oil level. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all jets inop' (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (next to subframe) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror and glass damaged. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour very faded amber bulb..see advisory (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength same as above (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached none standard large metal side step assembly.Under vehicle. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear handbrake low effort.

Oil leak, but not excessive several engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator no lens and offside lens damaged.

Nearside Rear lamp damaged.

Nearside headlamp damp inside.

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023

Front nearside and offside floor section corroded / weak ....

Nearside Front indicator lens missing ....

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides .... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside floor section corroded / weak ....

Nearside Front indicator lens missing ....

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides .... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022

Both front inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside gearbox mount area heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside gearbox mount area heavily corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2022

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as above.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW.... (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail due to severe corrosion inner by lower arm mount.... (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside gearbox top mount metal part severly corroded and week....

Pass 17 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight inner edge wear......

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi' ...... (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle ..........unable to get to rear seats and seat belts............ (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle as above...... (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement brake compensator arm pivot siezed......... (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush has come out of eyelet...... (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight inner edge wear......

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi' ...... (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 329,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.... (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2020

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements totaly deteriorated.... (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside front lower arm mount AND offside rear bolted mount.... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link top bush.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass totaly smashed.... (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area / large area....(also at side door bolt on step.) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill large area including near handbrake cable support area.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.... (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 325,445 miles

Minor oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Slight roughness to osr wheel bearing

slight play to front link bars

Pass 9 Feb 2018 324,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules top ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded top flexi hose join (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill behind step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded top flexi hose join (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 316,320 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 316,320 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle secured with a cable tie (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 301,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 283,671 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 283,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 3 Nov 2014 265,391 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 245,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 245,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2013 227,908 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 207,269 miles

Slight brake bind @ o/s/r

Pass 19 Nov 2012 191,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2012 171,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 152,377 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 152,258 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2011 134,004 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 133,347 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,774 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 113,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 91,042 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 48,049 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 46,970 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2009 46,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Noise from front n/s wheel when roated in the streaghe ahead position

Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,928 miles

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2008 7,813 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2007 169,317 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 169,034 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2006 132,251 miles

o/side off steering rack has bad knock engine stabilizer is split

How Reliable is the Peugeot Expert?

Based on 1,258,593 MOT tests across 97,542 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
8,357
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
97,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,152
Registration plate lamp not working 30,261
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,506
position lamp(s) not working 26,818
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,768
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AJ51 XZW is a 2001 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 105,329 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot Expert fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ51 XZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Expert typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot Expert is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 XZW is a 2001 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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