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DS03 FYJ

2003 Peugeot Expert

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,584 mi
Last recorded169,584 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FYJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 169,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 167,862 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 164,796 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 164,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 161,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 156,741 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 156,733 miles

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

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

both front drive shaft gaitors are slightly deteriorated and greasy

Pass 24 Jul 2014 149,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 144,277 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 137,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 137,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 130,760 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 130,759 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 123,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 119,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 115,528 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 109,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2006 106,406 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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DS03 FYJ is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS03 FYJ, 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 DS03 FYJ registered?

DS03 FYJ is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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