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BU53 UCE

2003 Peugeot Expert

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,507 mi
Last recorded218,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 218,507 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 201,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 182,182 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 218,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 218,533 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 196,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 196,449 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 171,054 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2010
Fail 5 Aug 2010

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 115,514 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 85,054 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,831 miles

Brake pedal rubber

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 73,831 miles

Brake pedal rubber

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,508 miles

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

offside rack slight end float

Pass 29 Sep 2005 40,606 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 UCE is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

BU53 UCE is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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