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FA03 DVJ

2003 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 DVJ
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant light on

power steering fuild low

Fail 2 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant light on

power steering fuild low

Fail 25 Feb 2020

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH front washers (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure rear clamp loose, (6.1.5 (a))

Coolant warning lamp illuminated

NSR lamp unit cracked

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb slightly affected when NS indicator / hazard lights are operated (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror housing damaged nut unlikely to become fully detached (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil level low.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooling pipe underneath has a slight dusting of fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear lamps cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2018

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear lamps cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2018

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant bottle full of oil, head gasket failed.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 84,135 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking The two rear pipes that extend towards the rear of the vehicle. Leaking around/in securing bracket (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure Not tightened enough. Spare wheel could bounce out onto the road (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wind screen wipers do not park automatically. Stopping in random positions across the screen when turned off (8.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder also badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,842 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,842 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,765 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,764 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,766 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 36,766 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,401 miles

2 punctures in o/s/r tyre

corossion to exhaust system joints

o/s/r and n/s/r light units cracked

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 17 Jul 2012 35,401 miles

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

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

2 punctures in o/s/r tyre

corossion to exhaust system joints

o/s/r and n/s/r light units cracked

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,114 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

front brake pads 70% worn

minor oil leak

rear lights cracked

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Fail 5 Jul 2011 32,114 miles

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

corossion to exhaust system joints

front brake pads 70% worn

minor oil leak

rear lights cracked

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,655 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

front brake pads 70% worn discs lipped

front tyres worn on edges

minor oil leak

slight play in steering rack joints

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

surface cracking and perishing to both front lower arm front bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2009 26,709 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2009 26,709 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2008 23,007 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,007 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 18,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,664 miles

nail in tyre

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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FA03 DVJ 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 53.8%.

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 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 FA03 DVJ, 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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FA03 DVJ is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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