2006 Peugeot Expert 1.9L Diesel · FM06 TVJ

The 2006 Peugeot Expert was last presented for testing on 16 September 2021, when it passed with no advisories or defects recorded. A prior test dated 15 September 2021 shows a failure, but no specific reasons are recorded against it, which limits diagnostic interpretation. Based purely on the documented outcomes, the most recent record represents a clean pass, and no downward trend can be identified from the available data. With a recorded mileage of 113,922 miles on a roughly twenty-year-old vehicle, average annual use works out to approximately 5,696 miles per year, which is low for the platform. There is no mileage entry recorded against the 2021 tests themselves, so the rate of accumulation cannot be verified from these records. Such low average mileage can indicate long periods of standing or only light duty use, both of which carry their own implications for components like brake discs, suspension bushes, and dry seals. However, the MOT file does not contain enough detail to confirm whether the recent mileage reflects steady use or extended inactivity. With no advisories listed across the supplied tests, the document does not point to any recurring mechanical or structural fault such as corroded suspension components, binding calipers, brake disc wear, or exhaust deterioration. The absence of recorded defects in this dataset simply means none were flagged at the time of test, not that none exist. A prospective buyer should therefore carry out a physical inspection focusing on areas that commonly affect vehicles of this age and mileage band, even when the MOT is clear. Particular attention should be paid to surface corrosion on the bodywork, sills, and load floor, as these vans are frequently used commercially. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, as standing time can produce corrosion on the disc surface even with low mileage. The condition of coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes, and drop links should be checked for deterioration, along with the exhaust system for leaks or rust-through. Steering components, driveshaft gaiters, and engine oil level should also be examined, as low annual mileage can mask neglect of basic servicing. A road test to confirm clutch operation, gearbox selection, and absence of warning lights is recommended, given the gap of roughly five years between the latest test and the present date.