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DY53 FRO

2003 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,700 mi
Last recorded80,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FRO
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2025 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body and various suspension components are corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 80,503 miles

Front sub frame has been under sealed

Nearside Front gearbox mount corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body and various suspension components are corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 79,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,107 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,220 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 75,210 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 72,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 72,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

engine covers under trays fitted

n/s front suspension top slight corroded

n/s rear brake slight sticking

o/s front suspension top corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 70,956 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front door mirror broken

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 57,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front coil springs corroded

front discs slight pitting

front pads very low

oil low in engine

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 42,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front coil springs corroded

front discs slight pitting

front pads very low

oil low in engine

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,740 miles

n/s rear tyre low

slight corrosion on coil springs

Fail 17 Sep 2010 35,740 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre low

slight corrosion on coil springs

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 29,725 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,946 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 24,946 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed and wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,719 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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DY53 FRO is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY53 FRO, 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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DY53 FRO is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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