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BU53 UBO

2003 Peugeot Expert

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

378,727 mi
Last recorded378,727 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 378,727 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 373,269 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 363,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 346,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 331,892 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 331,892 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 322,030 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 322,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 211,661 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 300,591 miles

o/s/f seat cushion insecure on frame

Fail 18 Oct 2013 300,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

o/s/f seat cushion insecure on frame

Pass 17 Jul 2013 289,596 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres 2mm

oil leak on engine

play in steering rack

split and blow on exhaust back box BORDERLINE

Pass 23 Jan 2013 268,767 miles

blow on exhaust rear box BORDERLINE

n/s/f indicator fading

Pass 26 Jan 2012 236,619 miles

n/s/f inicator fading

security of indicator / wiper switch

wear in n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

wear in rack

Fail 23 Jan 2012 236,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f inicator fading

security of indicator / wiper switch

wear in n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

wear in rack

Fail 19 Jan 2011 204,508 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 204,508 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 172,006 miles

o/s/r brake binding

wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2009 171,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 123,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,695 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 78,695 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,192 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 UBO is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UBO, 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 UBO registered?

BU53 UBO is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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