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AJ52 XAO

2003 Peugeot Expert

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

148,692 mi
Last recorded148,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Expert102,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 XAO
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 148,692 miles

Catalyst converter has signs of repair

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Diesel cooler insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Strut mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill/mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Turbo hose insecure

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 148,680 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Gearbox mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Catalyst converter has signs of repair

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Diesel cooler insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Strut mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Turbo hose insecure

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 146,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 138,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 138,605 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 134,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside corrosion to sill

Offside corrosion to sill

Pass 10 Nov 2021 133,175 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 133,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 126,266 miles

Nearside advise sill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 120,065 miles

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before and after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine at top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 114,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,037 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,979 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,758 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,011 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper blade slighty deterated but ok

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,633 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 64,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,936 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 59,936 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,370 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 47,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,004 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Expert?

Based on 1,258,593 MOT tests across 97,542 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
8,357
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
97,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,152
Registration plate lamp not working 30,261
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,506
position lamp(s) not working 26,818
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,768
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AJ52 XAO is a 2003 Peugeot Expert in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Expert fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 XAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Expert typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot Expert is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ52 XAO is a 2003 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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