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BJ55 WLR

2005 Peugeot Expert

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Peugeot Expert103,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WLR
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 120,522 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage fluid low (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s indicators work intermittently, arm faulty

Fail 19 Mar 2022 120,339 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage fluid low (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s indicators work intermittently, arm faulty

Pass 20 Feb 2021 110,340 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front noise coming from CV Joint when steering on full lock

Pass 7 May 2019

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 82,583 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 82,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,974 miles

Rear hi level brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,974 miles

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

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

Rear hi level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,719 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,917 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,173 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,242 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 32,242 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 25,425 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,425 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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BJ55 WLR is a 2005 Peugeot Expert in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ55 WLR, 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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BJ55 WLR is a 2005 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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