2014 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
22,003 MOT tests on the 2014 Peugeot Expert are in this dataset, and 78.0% of them passed. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (22.9% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.9% of tests against 10.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 2,030 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.9% in the 0-30k band and 26.9% in the 150k+ band, a 15.9-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 19.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 19.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 3,713 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.7% | 2,362 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.2% | 1,354 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.7% | 1,248 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.3% | 1,170 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.0% | 874 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 2,030 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,984 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 1,037 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 974 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 800 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 771 |
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 | 19.0% | 4,186 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.4% | 4,046 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.2% | 2,685 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.8% | 2,600 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.8% | 1,932 |
| 6 | Suspension | 8.2% | 1,814 |
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 | 596 | 10.9% |
| 30-60k | 3,884 | 13.4% |
| 60-90k | 5,669 | 19.6% |
| 90-120k | 5,192 | 26.1% |
| 120-150k | 3,463 | 27.0% |
| 150k+ | 3,188 | 26.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,559 | 19.6% |
| 2022 | 4,484 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | 4,516 | 23.1% |
| 2024 | 4,326 | 23.3% |
| 2025 | 4,118 | 23.4% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Expert
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.7% 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 (6.2% 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 2014 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
78.0% of the 22,003 2014 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.9% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (10.7%).
Does the 2014 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.9% in the 0-30k band to 26.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 22,003 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.