2000 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
812 MOT tests on the 2000 Peugeot Expert are in this dataset, and 67.7% of them passed. That is 2.5 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.7%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 18.4% of all tests — 3.8 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, position lamp and joints — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 119 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 24.5% versus 34.2%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 39.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 33.2% in 2021 to 31.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 18.4% | 149 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 118 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.3% | 116 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.0% | 89 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.5% | 69 |
| 6 | Steering | 7.3% | 59 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 119 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 64 |
| 3 | Joints | 51 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 47 |
| 5 | Wipers | 42 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 41 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 39.0% | 317 |
| 2 | Brakes | 34.2% | 278 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.7% | 225 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 27.7% | 225 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.9% | 210 |
| 6 | Other defects | 21.9% | 178 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 149 | 34.2% |
| 60-90k | 41 | 36.6% |
| 90-120k | 60 | 31.7% |
| 120-150k | 74 | 31.1% |
| 150k+ | 94 | 24.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 259 | 33.2% |
| 2022 | 201 | 32.8% |
| 2023 | 159 | 31.4% |
| 2024 | 113 | 31.0% |
| 2025 | 80 | 31.3% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Expert
On a 2000 Expert, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (18.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (14.3% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
67.7% of the 812 2000 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Peugeot Expert?
Suspension, recorded in 18.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.5%).
Does the 2000 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 34.2% in the 0-30k band to 24.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 812 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.