2011 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
17,494 MOT tests on the 2011 Peugeot Expert are in this dataset, and 72.3% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (26.6% fail rate), the 2011 Expert comes out 1.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 20.9% of all tests — 8.1 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and ball joint — joints alone was recorded 1,920 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 30.2% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 24.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.9% | 3,652 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.8% | 2,237 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.9% | 2,082 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.8% | 1,370 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.4% | 1,287 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.6% | 808 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 1,920 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,811 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 1,104 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 1,077 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 966 |
| 6 | Washers | 776 |
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 | 24.1% | 4,218 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.9% | 4,175 |
| 3 | Suspension | 20.8% | 3,637 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.9% | 2,788 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.5% | 2,714 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 14.9% | 2,608 |
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 | 238 | 15.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,560 | 19.4% |
| 60-90k | 2,885 | 24.8% |
| 90-120k | 3,585 | 28.4% |
| 120-150k | 3,302 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 5,904 | 30.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 17,448 | 27.6% |
| Petrol | 44 | 36.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,962 | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 3,808 | 27.3% |
| 2023 | 3,609 | 28.2% |
| 2024 | 3,201 | 27.6% |
| 2025 | 2,914 | 28.2% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Expert
On a 2011 Expert, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 20.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (20.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (12.8% 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+.
- Suspension (11.9% 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.
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 2011 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
72.3% of the 17,494 2011 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.9% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (12.8%).
Does the 2011 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.1% in the 0-30k band to 30.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 17,494 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.