2019 Peugeot Expert 2.0L Diesel · MP19 JYB

The Peugeot Expert passed its most recent MOT on February 2 2026 at 112,392 miles with no recorded defects. This followed a significant failure just one month prior in January 2026, where the tester identified multiple critical issues. These included a non-functional offside rear stop lamp, a failed windscreen washer system, and an excessively worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The report also noted low headlamp aim on both sides and a missing offside front drive shaft bolt. The fact that these faults were rectified within thirty-three days suggests the previous owner was reactive to safety-critical failures rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. The vehicle has covered 112,392 miles in approximately seven years, averaging over 16,000 miles per year. This high mileage profile for a commercial van typically places considerable strain on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems. While the record shows a consistent history of testing, the intervals between the clean results in December 2023 at 82,783 miles and December 2024 at 101,261 miles indicate that the vehicle was generally in a stable condition during that period. However, the cluster of failures in early 2026 highlights that wear and tear components are now reaching the end of their service life simultaneously. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering assembly, as the anti-roll bar linkage has already shown signs of premature wear. The 2023 advisory regarding thin front brake pads and scored/pitted discs indicates the braking system has undergone significant use in the past. Given the high mileage and the previous failure of headlamp alignment, a check of the mounting brackets and any vibration-related de-alignment is advisable. The missing drive shaft bolt failure should be verified as replaced with the correct specification to ensure the threading on the hub has not been compromised during the repair process.