2002 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,104 MOT tests, the 2002 Peugeot Expert recorded a 67.3% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (30.0% fail rate), the 2002 Expert comes out 2.8pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 19.9% of all tests — 3.6 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, joints and wipers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 404 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2002 Expert fails 34.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 33.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 37.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 34.3% in 2021 to 31.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 19.9% | 418 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 343 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.5% | 326 |
| 4 | Brakes | 12.4% | 262 |
| 5 | Visibility | 9.7% | 203 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.4% | 134 |
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 | 404 |
| 2 | Joints | 179 |
| 3 | Wipers | 145 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 130 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 123 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 123 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 37.3% | 785 |
| 2 | Suspension | 34.3% | 721 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.2% | 594 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.9% | 544 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 24.2% | 510 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 20.0% | 421 |
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 | 230 | 34.4% |
| 30-60k | 90 | 20.0% |
| 60-90k | 120 | 31.7% |
| 90-120k | 211 | 28.9% |
| 120-150k | 283 | 33.6% |
| 150k+ | 432 | 33.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 728 | 34.3% |
| 2022 | 518 | 32.6% |
| 2023 | 388 | 32.7% |
| 2024 | 267 | 29.6% |
| 2025 | 203 | 31.5% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Expert
On a 2002 Expert, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (19.9% 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 (16.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (15.5% 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 2002 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
67.3% of the 2,104 2002 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Peugeot Expert?
Suspension, recorded in 19.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.3%).
Does the 2002 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 34.4% in the 0-30k band to 33.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,104 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.