2018 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 71.5% of Peugeot Experts first used in 2018 passed their MOT first time, against 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018. Across 14,867 Expert first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, brakes and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).

This page analyses first MOT tests for Peugeot Experts first used in 2018 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
71.5%
of 4,754 first tests; all cars first used in 2018: 80.9%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
14,867
first tests, 2023–2025; 4,754 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
39.7%
of 4,754 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
85,500
middle half: 60,500–111,500 miles; all cars first used in 2018: 52,000

How the 2018 Peugeot Expert MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Experts first used in 2018 against all cars first used in 2018 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Expert figure was 9.4 points lower.

2018 ExpertAll cars first used in 2018
70%80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2018, test year 2021: 87.6%All cars first used in 2018, test year 2022: 86.3%All cars first used in 2018, test year 2023: 84.2%All cars first used in 2018, test year 2024: 82.5%All cars first used in 2018, test year 2025: 80.9%2018 Expert, test year 2021: 79.4%2018 Expert, test year 2022: 77.4%2018 Expert, test year 2023: 77.5%2018 Expert, test year 2024: 75%2018 Expert, test year 2025: 71.5%80.9%71.5%
View this chart as a table
Test year2018 ExpertAll cars first used 2018Expert first tests
202179.4%87.6%5,491
202277.4%86.3%5,323
202377.5%84.2%5,191
202475.0%82.5%4,922
202571.5%80.9%4,754

Common 2018 Peugeot Expert MOT failures

Share of the 3,752 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment53.5%
Brakes25.1%
Visibility18.8%
Tyres17.1%
Body, chassis, structure15.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks11.3%
Suspension10.8%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.5%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam13.9%523
Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps13.1%492
Stop lamp: not working9.8%369
Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%336
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%315

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2018 Peugeot Expert before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
  3. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.

Common 2018 Peugeot Expert MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2018 Experts, as a share of all 14,867 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge11.3%1,684
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened11.3%1,673
Brake pads: wearing thin8.7%1,293
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive7.7%1,151
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing5.4%807

Questions about the 2018 Peugeot Expert MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2018 Peugeot Expert?

In 2025, 71.5% of Experts first used in 2018 passed their MOT first time, against 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2018 Expert most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 53.5% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (25.1%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (18.8%). The single most common item was “Headlamp: not working on dipped beam” (13.9%).

How often does a 2018 Peugeot Expert fail its MOT?

In 2025, 28.5% of first tests on Experts first used in 2018 did not pass first time: 20.2% failed, and a further 8.3% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 3,752 of 14,867 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2018 Peugeot Expert MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 11.3% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (11.3%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.7%), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (7.7%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (5.4%).

Is a 2018 Peugeot Expert reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 79.4% in 2021 to 71.5% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2018

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2018 Peugeot Expert MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2018 Expert” means a Peugeot Expert whose date of first use falls in 2018 (67, 18 and 68 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2018, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.