Peugeot Expert: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 9.9% of Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5,219 | 16.2% |
| 2005 | 8,624 | 16.3% |
| 2006 | 10,793 | 14.6% |
| 2007 | 16,826 | 13.9% |
| 2008 | 18,484 | 13.3% |
| 2017 | 25,461 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 29,525 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 22,934 | 1.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.