2013 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Peugeot Expert passed 73.4% of its 13,769 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (24.3% fail rate), the 2013 Expert comes out 2.3pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 20.7% of all tests — 7.2 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 stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 1,599 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 17.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 27.9% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 22.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.7% | 2,849 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.5% | 1,852 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.2% | 1,125 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.2% | 994 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.5% | 892 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.8% | 665 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 1,599 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,442 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 787 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 677 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 670 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 625 |
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 | 22.7% | 3,119 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.5% | 3,094 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 2,278 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.8% | 2,037 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.2% | 1,818 |
| 6 | Suspension | 11.6% | 1,590 |
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 | 290 | 17.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,187 | 20.6% |
| 60-90k | 2,534 | 25.7% |
| 90-120k | 3,272 | 28.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,553 | 27.3% |
| 150k+ | 3,922 | 27.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,916 | 25.2% |
| 2022 | 2,845 | 25.5% |
| 2023 | 2,804 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | 2,717 | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 2,487 | 27.1% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Expert
On a 2013 Expert, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 20.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (20.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.5% 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+.
- Suspension (8.2% 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.
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 2013 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
73.4% of the 13,769 2013 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.7% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (13.5%).
Does the 2013 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.9% in the 0-30k band to 27.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,769 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.