2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

1,972 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,972 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.4%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure3.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    82 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  10. Washers: not working2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.9%
  2. Body & chassis20.9%
  3. Brakes16.4%
  4. Suspension14.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  6. Tyres7.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  8. Steering2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%

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 2013 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2013 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,972 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Peugeot Expert?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).