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BG53 ZNJ

2003 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZNJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 May 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

!!! NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES BADLY CRACKED !!!

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside side loading door doesn't open from outside

Pass 19 Jun 2018

!!! NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES 3MM AND BADLY CRACKED !!!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre section deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside side loading door doesn't open from outside

Fail 19 Jun 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

!!! NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES 3MM AND BADLY CRACKED !!!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre section deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside side loading door doesn't open from outside

Pass 22 Jun 2017

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

offside side loading door doesn't open from outside

Fail 15 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

offside side loading door doesn't open from outside

Pass 14 Jun 2016 117,119 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2016 117,119 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,113 miles

***OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT***

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 25 Jun 2015 109,113 miles

***OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT***

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,498 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 7 Aug 2014 101,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre and rear slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2012 84,119 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre and rear slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2011 74,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,054 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 65,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 65,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,170 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,737 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 46,737 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,283 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 43,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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BG53 ZNJ is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BG53 ZNJ, 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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BG53 ZNJ is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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