2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate and common faults

3,837 MOT tests in 2024. 83.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.4%
Failed or needed repairs16.6%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,837 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.6%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    96 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    54 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Tyres2.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Suspension0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.7%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Peugeot Expert?

In 2024, 83.4% of 2020 Peugeot Expert cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,837 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Peugeot Expert?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Peugeot Expert reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).