2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

196 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 196 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  7. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened4.1%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics38.3%
  2. Suspension32.1%
  3. Body & chassis23.0%
  4. Brakes22.4%
  5. Steering7.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  7. Tyres6.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2002 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 196 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Peugeot Expert?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).