Peugeot Expert: suspension MOT failures
Of the 338,404 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset, 8.0% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2002 and 2005 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 328 | 11.0% |
| 1998 | 551 | 14.5% |
| 1999 | 898 | 15.8% |
| 2000 | 812 | 18.4% |
| 2001 | 1,272 | 18.7% |
| 2002 | 2,104 | 19.9% |
| 2003 | 3,533 | 16.8% |
| 2004 | 5,219 | 19.2% |
| 2005 | 8,624 | 19.7% |
| 2006 | 10,793 | 18.2% |
| 2007 | 16,826 | 16.1% |
| 2008 | 18,484 | 15.0% |
| 2009 | 13,540 | 13.4% |
| 2010 | 15,070 | 12.8% |
| 2011 | 17,494 | 11.9% |
| 2012 | 16,396 | 10.5% |
| 2013 | 13,769 | 8.2% |
| 2014 | 22,003 | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 30,517 | 6.0% |
| 2016 | 25,694 | 5.5% |
| 2017 | 25,461 | 3.7% |
Methodology & source. 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.