2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Peugeot 4007 MOT pass rate and common faults

181 MOT tests in 2024. 49.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time49.2%
Failed or needed repairs50.8%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 181 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play13.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension34.8%
  2. Lights & electrics27.6%
  3. Brakes17.7%
  4. Steering15.5%
  5. Tyres9.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Body & chassis6.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.8%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened17.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All 4007 years2008 4007 →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Peugeot 4007?

In 2024, 49.2% of 2007 Peugeot 4007 cars passed their MOT first time, across 181 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Peugeot 4007?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Peugeot 4007 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).