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BG55 HEU

2005 Peugeot Expert

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,692 mi
Last recorded176,692 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot Expert103,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HEU
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 176,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 176,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 175,874 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 173,861 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 172,441 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 172,435 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded PIPE ON STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIM (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel READING VERY LOW (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIM (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel RERADING VERY LOW (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 167,938 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 167,936 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 166,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 164,288 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 164,285 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 161,145 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 161,145 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 158,260 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 158,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 154,523 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 154,512 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 149,404 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 143,943 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 143,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 137,569 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 137,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,203 miles

slight roughness in steering rack

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 126,062 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 126,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 118,683 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 118,678 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake pad wesaring thin

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,277 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 112,277 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 105,436 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 98,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering rack joints

Pass 22 Oct 2008 98,188 miles

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

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

play in steering rack joints

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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BG55 HEU is a 2005 Peugeot Expert in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 103,112 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 BG55 HEU, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot Expert is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG55 HEU is a 2005 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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