2007 Peugeot 4007 — MOT failures & pass rate
1,539 MOT tests on the 2007 Peugeot 4007 are in this dataset, and 70.0% of them passed. That is 2.6 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 27.3%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (18.1%) and lighting & signalling (16.2%) 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 146 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 4007 fails 29.4% of the time in the 30-60k band and 30.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 43.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.2% in 2021 to 27.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 18.1% | 278 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.2% | 249 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.1% | 155 |
| 4 | Steering | 9.2% | 141 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.9% | 75 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.7% | 72 |
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 | 146 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 126 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 125 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 78 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 76 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 76 |
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 | 43.9% | 676 |
| 2 | Suspension | 43.5% | 669 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.3% | 466 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 20.8% | 320 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 215 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.9% | 198 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 34 | 29.4% |
| 60-90k | 154 | 27.9% |
| 90-120k | 458 | 29.0% |
| 120-150k | 551 | 31.0% |
| 150k+ | 333 | 30.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 434 | 30.2% |
| 2022 | 361 | 29.9% |
| 2023 | 306 | 30.4% |
| 2024 | 244 | 31.1% |
| 2025 | 194 | 27.3% |
What to check before buying a 2007 4007
On a 2007 4007, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (18.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (16.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.1% 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
How many 2007 Peugeot 4007s pass their MOT?
70.0% of the 1,539 2007 Peugeot 4007 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Peugeot 4007?
Suspension, recorded in 18.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.2%).
Does the 2007 4007 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 29.4% in the 30-60k band to 30.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,539 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.