MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
306,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
alternator belt shredding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
n/s rear door can not be open from outside
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Peugeot Expert?
Based on 1,258,593 MOT tests across 97,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 UBP is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?
BU53 UBP is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 20 October 2003.
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