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BU53 UAP

2003 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,021 mi
Last recorded144,021 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UAP
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 144,021 miles

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

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

travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Sep 2008 143,766 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Oct 2007 116,655 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 115,999 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 85,303 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Sep 2006 85,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Oct 2005 54,229 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside door mirror as minor damage

nearside front headlight glass damaged

nearside3 rear mudflap insecure

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Oct 2005 54,229 miles

nearside door mirror as minor damage

nearside front headlight glass damaged

nearside3 rear mudflap insecure

offside front tyre on 2mm

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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BU53 UAP is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BU53 UAP, 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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What year was BU53 UAP registered?

BU53 UAP is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is BU53 UAP safe to buy?

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