2004 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,219 MOT tests analysed for the 2004 Peugeot Expert, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 66.8% was below the average for vans of a similar age (70.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 19.2% | 1,000 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.4% | 962 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.2% | 846 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.2% | 586 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.7% | 403 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.1% | 317 |
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 | 938 |
| 2 | Joints | 448 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 445 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 391 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 324 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 314 |
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 | 34.7% | 1,813 |
| 2 | Brakes | 31.6% | 1,651 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.0% | 1,462 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 27.0% | 1,410 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.6% | 1,337 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 21.0% | 1,097 |
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 | 480 | 34.8% |
| 30-60k | 114 | 29.8% |
| 60-90k | 306 | 27.5% |
| 90-120k | 744 | 29.0% |
| 120-150k | 926 | 34.4% |
| 150k+ | 1,220 | 31.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,705 | 33.5% |
| 2022 | 1,341 | 32.6% |
| 2023 | 1,002 | 33.1% |
| 2024 | 682 | 33.9% |
| 2025 | 489 | 32.7% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Expert
Before buying a 2004 Peugeot Expert, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 19.2% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (19.2% 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 (18.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (16.2% 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 2004 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
66.8% of the 5,219 2004 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Peugeot Expert?
Suspension, recorded in 19.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (18.4%).
Does the 2004 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 34.8% in the 0-30k band to 31.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,219 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.