2003 Peugeot Expert · 1,701 MOT tests
2003 Peugeot Expert reliability
2003 Peugeot Experts fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 Expert years (1,701 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2003 Peugeot Expert?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot Experts: 36.6%)
- 47.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot Experts: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 133,375
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,701
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 21.4% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Peugeot Expert
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure21.4%
- Suspension21.3%
- Lights and electrics20.3%
- Brakes15.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.1%
- Tyres6%
- Seat belts and airbags5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.23%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.88%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 4.94%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.94%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.35%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.75%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.23%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.17%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.7%)
Other years
Every Peugeot Expert year
The full picture: Peugeot Expert reliability. Before you pay for any Peugeot Expert, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Peugeot Expert reliable?
2003 Peugeot Experts fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 Expert years (1,701 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Peugeot Expert MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.23% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.88% of tests), position lamp not working (4.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Peugeot Expert have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Peugeot Expert shows 133,375 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Check a 2003 Peugeot Expert free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.