2017 Peugeot 5008 — MOT failures & pass rate
4,513 MOT tests on the 2017 Peugeot 5008 are in this dataset, and 81.2% of them passed. That is 6.9 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 11.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.3%) and tyres (7.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and stop lamp — brake pads alone was recorded 197 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.2% versus 13.6%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 17.5% fail against 19.4% for diesel, a 1.9-point gap across 4,513 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 374 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.6% | 341 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.1% | 232 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 165 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.6% | 162 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 122 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 197 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 191 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 164 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 113 |
| 5 | Wipers | 110 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 104 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 29.1% | 1,314 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.6% | 1,021 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.4% | 516 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.4% | 332 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.7% | 302 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 194 |
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 | 728 | 13.6% |
| 30-60k | 2,191 | 18.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,130 | 21.4% |
| 90-120k | 330 | 24.9% |
| 120-150k | 86 | 20.9% |
| 150k+ | 48 | 29.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,070 | 19.4% |
| Petrol | 1,443 | 17.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 867 | 15.9% |
| 2022 | 870 | 15.6% |
| 2023 | 907 | 19.4% |
| 2024 | 951 | 22.3% |
| 2025 | 918 | 20.5% |
What to check before buying a 2017 5008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (5.1% 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 2017 Peugeot 5008s pass their MOT?
81.2% of the 4,513 2017 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot 5008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.3% of tests, followed by tyres (7.6%).
Does the 2017 5008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.6% in the 0-30k band to 29.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,513 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.