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VU52 CEF

2002 Peugeot Expert

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Peugeot Expert99,984 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 CEF
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 122,484 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 122,478 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STRUT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022
Fail 17 Nov 2022

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 106,812 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 95,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 95,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,920 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 90,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,462 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 86,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,873 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,258 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 78,086 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 78,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,029 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 75,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,932 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 56,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 46,048 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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VU52 CEF is a 2002 Peugeot Expert in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 99,984 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 VU52 CEF, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot Expert is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU52 CEF registered?

VU52 CEF is a 2002 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 CEF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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