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BU53 UBM

2003 Peugeot Expert

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012

condition of steering rack gaitor BORDRLINE

corrosion on o/s sill

oil leak on engine

smoke emissions

spare tyre pressure low

wear in steering rack o/s BORDERLINE

Pass 27 Jun 2012

air bag light on

o/s rack gaitor

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 286,186 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak borderline

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

wear o/s/f tyre outer edge

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 9 Jun 2011 285,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak borderline

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

wear o/s/f tyre outer edge

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 13 Dec 2010 263,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyrew worn uneven

Pass 9 Jan 2010 227,045 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 226,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 206,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 163,023 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 146,894 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 118,087 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 118,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 89,048 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 UBM is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

BU53 UBM is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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