2005 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,624 MOT tests analysed for the 2005 Peugeot Expert, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 66.5% was below the average for vans of a similar age (70.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 19.7% | 1,701 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 19.5% | 1,683 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.3% | 1,401 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.6% | 1,003 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.0% | 607 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.8% | 499 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 1,452 |
| 2 | Joints | 742 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 648 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 608 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 575 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 490 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 32.2% | 2,777 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.1% | 2,596 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.1% | 2,513 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 28.7% | 2,472 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.4% | 2,194 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 19.1% | 1,643 |
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 | 779 | 37.2% |
| 30-60k | 196 | 27.0% |
| 60-90k | 648 | 28.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,335 | 31.8% |
| 120-150k | 1,441 | 30.7% |
| 150k+ | 2,328 | 34.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,673 | 33.2% |
| 2022 | 2,141 | 33.4% |
| 2023 | 1,652 | 33.5% |
| 2024 | 1,264 | 34.0% |
| 2025 | 894 | 33.7% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Expert
Before buying a 2005 Peugeot Expert, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 19.7% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (19.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (19.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (16.3% 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+.
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 2005 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
66.5% of the 8,624 2005 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Peugeot Expert?
Suspension, recorded in 19.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (19.5%).
Does the 2005 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 37.2% in the 0-30k band to 34.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,624 MOT tests. 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.