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BU53 UBD

2003 Peugeot Expert

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

268,554 mi
Last recorded268,554 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UBD
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 268,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 262,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 253,165 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 253,157 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear facing seat belt wont lock into buckle because catch is missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 241,507 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 241,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 230,673 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 210,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 189,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 189,543 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 181,909 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 181,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 171,576 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 166,453 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 166,453 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 150,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 122,694 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)

nearside door mirror cover loose

rear number plate poor

slight play to nearside bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Aug 2009 122,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

nearside door mirror cover loose

rear number plate poor

slight play to nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2009 122,008 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 122,006 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 115,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 99,300 miles

rear number plate becoming poor,wipers becoming poor,front nearside wheel trim missing ,slight fluffing to offside seat belt

Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 99,137 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 75,903 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2006 48,995 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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BU53 UBD is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBD, 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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BU53 UBD is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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