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FV53 LWH

2003 Peugeot Expert

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,176 mi
Last recorded183,176 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LWH
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 183,176 miles

Several brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight leak from the exhaust front pipe/manifold 'O' ring joint

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2016

Body has slight corrosion front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear tyres persished

Fail 13 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear tyres persished

Pass 1 Sep 2015
Fail 28 Aug 2015

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014

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 4 Jun 2014

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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 20 Apr 2013 137,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 135,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 130,302 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 130,302 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 125,432 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 125,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear lens cracked ok at time of test.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 118,108 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 95,652 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 95,652 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 68,727 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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FV53 LWH is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV53 LWH, 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 FV53 LWH registered?

FV53 LWH is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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