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BU04 FGV

2004 Peugeot Expert

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

465,216 mi
Last recorded465,216 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Peugeot Expert105,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 FGV
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 465,216 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre (5.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre (5.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 465,199 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s & n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking filter housing? (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s & n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Engine warning light on

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre (5.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre (5.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 450,566 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 450,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 421,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 21 Mar 2015 421,105 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 5 Mar 2014 395,365 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 395,339 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 366,685 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 366,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 336,790 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 304,562 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 304,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 274,758 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 274,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 241,574 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 192,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

noise from engine drivebelt slack

Pass 22 Mar 2007 160,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 107,664 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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BU04 FGV is a 2004 Peugeot Expert in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 105,744 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 BU04 FGV, 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 22 years old, this Peugeot Expert is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU04 FGV is a 2004 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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