2015 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Peugeot Expert passed 79.5% of its 30,517 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail at 21.3%, so the 2015 Expert sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.6% of all tests — 5.1 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 headlamp aim — joints alone was recorded 2,845 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.7% in the 0-30k band and 27.1% in the 150k+ band, a 17.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 17.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 4,763 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.5% | 3,212 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.0% | 1,819 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.2% | 1,589 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 1,425 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.2% | 1,289 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 2,845 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 2,606 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,302 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 1,146 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,075 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 1,041 |
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 | 17.6% | 5,379 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.3% | 5,263 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 3,148 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.2% | 2,796 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.3% | 2,223 |
| 6 | Suspension | 7.1% | 2,180 |
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 | 1,549 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 8,045 | 14.0% |
| 60-90k | 8,437 | 21.0% |
| 90-120k | 6,137 | 24.9% |
| 120-150k | 3,298 | 26.0% |
| 150k+ | 3,037 | 27.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,168 | 17.9% |
| 2022 | 6,091 | 18.9% |
| 2023 | 6,243 | 21.0% |
| 2024 | 6,149 | 22.4% |
| 2025 | 5,866 | 22.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Expert
On a 2015 Expert, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.5% 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 (6.0% 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 2015 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
79.5% of the 30,517 2015 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (10.5%).
Does the 2015 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 27.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 30,517 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.