2004 Peugeot Expert 1.9L Diesel · DF04 GNJ
2004 Peugeot Expert (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT EXPERT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF04 GNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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DF04 GNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Peugeot Expert (DF04 GNJ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Exercise caution with this vehicle. Whil
Prospective buyers should scrutinize the repairs carried out after the July 2025 failure, specifically regarding the SRS warning lamp and the coolant leak. The recurring advisory for an 'oil leak, but not excessive' has appeared in the last three tests, indicating a long-term issue that needs professional assessment.
Negotiate the price based on the immediate need for new tyres, as three were recorded as worn close to the legal limit in July 2026. Check the service history for evidence of auxiliary belt and engine mount replacements, as these were failure points in 2025.
As a 2004 diesel, this vehicle will fall into an older tax bracket with higher emissions charges than modern equivalents. Fuel economy for the 1868cc engine is typical for early 2000s light commercials, but maintenance costs are likely to be elevated due to the vehicle's age and the noted mechanical advisories.
Annual costs will be driven by the need for frequent consumables and the potential for further age-related failures. Insurance groups for the Expert vary based on usage, but the overall cost of ownership will be influenced by the persistent oil leak and tyre wear noted in the MOT history.
Prioritise an inspection of the tyres; the July 2026 MOT specifically noted the nearside front, nearside rear, and offside front tyres as worn close to the legal limit. Examine the seat belt webbing, as fraying has been an advisory since 2023.
Inspect the underbody for the reported oil leak and check the condition of the CV boots and steering rack inner joints, which were critical failure points in 2025. Finally, ensure the SRS warning lamp is not illuminated and that the coolant system is holding pressure, referencing the 2025 failure record.
This 2004 white Peugeot Expert 1.9L diesel has a varied MOT history. A clean pass in 2024 was followed by a significant failure in July 2025 involving the SRS system, coolant leaks, and CV boots. The most recent test in July 2026 passed but flagged three worn tyres and a persistent oil leak.
The Peugeot Expert has an average MOT pass rate of 76.2%, with drive shaft joints appearing as a common failure point across the model range, as evidenced in this vehicle's 2025 record.
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