2007 Peugeot Expert 2.0L Diesel · SC56 LZU

The most recent MOT test on 14 July 2022 at 451,954 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a failure the previous day that also listed no specific defects. The maintenance trend appears stable at the point of the last test, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults documented in the record. However, the vehicle has remained stationary for four years since that pass, meaning its current roadworthiness is entirely unverified by recent testing. At nineteen years old with 451,954 recorded miles, this Peugeot Expert has averaged roughly 23,787 miles annually, indicating sustained high-intensity commercial use. The mileage accumulation shows a distinct pattern. Between the November 2020 test at 414,407 miles and the January 2022 test at 440,144 miles, the van covered 25,737 miles in just over a year. A further 11,810 miles were added by July 2022. Since that July 2022 test, the recorded mileage has not advanced, suggesting the vehicle has been standing idle for four years. Despite the clean MOT record, prolonged inactivity poses severe risks to consumable and structural components. A buyer must inspect the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion and binding, as stationary vehicles suffer rapid deterioration of friction surfaces. Tyres will likely exhibit flat-spotting or perished sidewalls from standing under load. The suspension bushes and coil springs require checking for deterioration, while the exhaust system and underbody must be thoroughly examined for advanced corrosion caused by standing moisture. The fuel system should be assessed for degraded fuel and potential microbial contamination, which can clog injectors after long periods of stasis.