Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Peugeot Trekker?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Peugeot Trekker?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Peugeot Trekker?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Peugeot Trekker reliable?

Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles, the 2004 Peugeot Trekker has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Peugeot Trekker?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Peugeot Trekker are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (43.3% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (35.9% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (30.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Peugeot Trekker?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot Trekker (2004)

205 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.7% first-time pass rate

2004 Peugeot Trekker

CarHunch analysed 205 real MOT records for the 2004 Peugeot Trekker. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Peugeot Trekker passes its MOT first time in 75.7% of cases, which is below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these vehicles are slightly less reliable than typical for their age. The dangerous defect rate of 14.1% is not alarming, but it's worth noting when inspecting a used example.

These Trekkers average just over 14,000 miles, which is low for a 20-year-old vehicle and suggests many have been light-use or stored examples. The average car racks up 1.54 failures and 3.8 advisories per test, indicating common wear issues rather than serious structural problems—so budget for minor repairs before purchase and have a pre-buy inspection focus on suspension and brake components, where most advisory-level wear typically shows up.

We have limited data for the 2004 Peugeot Trekker — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

14.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.54

Over 5.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–18k

For context

These stats describe 205 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 205 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 43.3%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 30.9%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 28.2%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Steering headbearing has excessive free play · Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 21.5%

Headlamp aim too high · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Exhaust & emissions 13.1%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Peugeot Trekker

Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,175 Peugeot Trekker vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 30.9%

982

Black 19.7%

625

Silver 14.6%

465

Blue 11.6%

368

Yellow 9.3%

295

Green 4.7%

150

Orange 3.1%

Purple 2.4%

Grey 1.4%

White 1%

Gold 0.7%

Bronze 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Peugeot Trekker vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,515

typical

8,882

low mileage

17,749

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Peugeot Trekker vehicles fall between 8,882 and 17,749 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,882 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,882–17,749 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Peugeot Trekkers sit.

⚠ Over 23,961 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Peugeot Trekker — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 24% of 2004 Peugeot Trekkers are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (24% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.54

Avg failures per vehicle

3.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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