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AO03 ARF

2003 Peugeot Expert

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ARF
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Bind on roadwheel

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016

Both side loading doors do not open from outside

Front windscreen wipers do not park correctly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Hand brake cable insecure

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Spare wheel is missing

front windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of the road

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Apr 2016

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both side loading doors do not open from outside

Front windscreen wipers do not park correctly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Hand brake cable insecure

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Spare wheel is missing

front windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of the road

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Apr 2015

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 16 Apr 2015

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014

Interior mirror missing

Nearside front brake has slight binding

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside inner body sill damaged and has slight corrosion

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

Offside outer door handle missing

Spare wheel not fitted in carrier

Pass 16 Apr 2013

Both front to rear brake pipes coated

Cenre section of exhaust corroded

Interior mirror missing

Near side front brake slight binding

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front flexi brake hose

Various chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust corroded

Chips in windscreen

Front to rear brake pipes coated

Interior mirror not fitted

Near side front brake has slight binding

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012

Front to rear brake pipes coated

Milage not shown

Nearside front brake binding

Nearside front wheel rim bent

Nearside front wish bone rear bush worn

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body of vechile dirty

Fail 6 Mar 2012

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front to rear brake pipes coated

Milage not shown

Nearside front brake binding

Nearside front wheel rim bent

Nearside front wish bone rear bush worn

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body of vechile dirty

Pass 24 Mar 2011

advised brake pipes been cover with underseal

advised slight play osf rack end

advised tail pipe corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advised brake pipes been cover with underseal

advised slight play osf rack end

advised tail pipe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 46,377 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear axle bush worn not excesive

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,377 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Nearside rear axle bush worn not excesive

Spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,467 miles

advised osf tyre low

advised osr tyre low

Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advised osf tyre low

advised osr tyre low

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 39,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,009 miles

advised front disc corroded

advised rear box band corroded

advised slight chip in screen

Pass 25 Feb 2006 28,395 miles

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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AO03 ARF is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,972 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 AO03 ARF, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot Expert is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 ARF is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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