Peugeot 4007 MOT pass rate & common failures
10,507 MOT tests on the Peugeot 4007 (2007–2019) give it a 71.5% pass rate. That is 2.5 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 26.1%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
Best and worst 4007 years
Ranked across 4007 years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2010 cars pass 74.2% of the time while 2008 cars manage 69.0%, a 5.2-point spread.
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.8%) and suspension (14.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, position lamp and ball joint — track rod end alone was recorded 1,054 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 20.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 31.9% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 42.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every 4007 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,539 | 70.0% | 29.9% | Suspension |
| 2008 | 2,677 | 69.0% | 31.0% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 3,512 | 71.5% | 28.5% | Suspension |
| 2010 | 1,633 | 74.2% | 25.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 953 | 75.3% | 24.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 186 | 74.7% | 25.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.8% | 1,559 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.8% | 1,553 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.7% | 1,019 |
| 4 | Steering | 9.2% | 968 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.9% | 512 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.8% | 503 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 353 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 255 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 1,054 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 815 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 687 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 572 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 414 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 413 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 385 |
| 8 | Service brake performance | 356 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 42.3% | 4,445 |
| 2 | Suspension | 40.6% | 4,262 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.3% | 2,872 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 15.7% | 1,651 |
| 5 | Other defects | 13.5% | 1,414 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 13.3% | 1,394 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 43 | 20.9% |
| 30-60k | 324 | 17.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,595 | 24.4% |
| 90-120k | 3,459 | 28.3% |
| 120-150k | 3,325 | 30.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,755 | 31.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,611 | 27.1% |
| 2022 | 2,419 | 28.4% |
| 2023 | 2,182 | 29.8% |
| 2024 | 1,829 | 29.6% |
| 2025 | 1,466 | 28.3% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot 4007
- Lighting & signalling (14.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (9.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 4007?
71.5% of the 10,507 Peugeot 4007 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 28.5% fail rate, across model years 2007–2019.
What does the Peugeot 4007 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.8% of tests, then suspension (14.8%).
Which 4007 years are best and worst for MOT results?
2010 has the best pass rate at 74.2% and 2008 the weakest at 69.0%, from 1,633 and 2,677 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect 4007 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 20.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 31.9% for 150k+, a 10.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,507 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.