2019 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 29,275 MOT tests, the 2019 Peugeot Expert recorded an 88.2% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (15.2% fail rate), the 2019 Expert comes out 3.4pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.6% of all tests — 3.2 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and registration plate lamp(s) — wipers alone was recorded 1,636 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.8% in the 0-30k band and 18.7% in the 150k+ band, a 11.9-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 16.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 2,516 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.4% | 1,593 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.7% | 1,073 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.2% | 930 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 464 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 365 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,636 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 968 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 833 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 796 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 774 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 559 |
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 | 16.2% | 4,731 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.1% | 4,723 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 1,714 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.1% | 1,478 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.0% | 1,475 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 1,386 |
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 | 7,018 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 11,529 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 6,622 | 14.2% |
| 90-120k | 2,967 | 16.1% |
| 120-150k | 894 | 18.9% |
| 150k+ | 230 | 18.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 390 | 4.4% |
| 2022 | 7,623 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | 7,432 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 6,930 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 6,900 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Expert
On a 2019 Expert, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (3.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2019 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 29,275 2019 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.6% of tests, followed by visibility (5.4%).
Does the 2019 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 18.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 29,275 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.