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BU53 UBW

2003 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

301,710 mi
Last recorded301,710 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 301,710 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 276,122 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 276,122 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 251,859 miles

front sill crushed.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 226,599 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 226,599 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)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front sills are crushed.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 206,082 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 206,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 181,839 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 160,450 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 160,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 141,043 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 119,850 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 119,850 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,869 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 88,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,937 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front door mirror slightly blured.

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 UBW is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 UBW registered?

BU53 UBW is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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