2013 Peugeot E7 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,193 MOT tests, the 2013 Peugeot E7 recorded a 73.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (20.1% fail rate), the 2013 E7 comes out 6.7pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.8%) and suspension (12.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are on or after 01/07/2008, joints and ball joint — on or after 01/07/2008 alone was recorded 95 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 27.3% in 2021 to 25.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 164 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.3% | 147 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 9.4% | 112 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.4% | 112 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 94 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.3% | 39 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On or after 01/07/2008 | 95 |
| 2 | Joints | 72 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 65 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 63 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 60 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 52 |
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 | 16.2% | 193 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.6% | 162 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 13.2% | 158 |
| 4 | Suspension | 10.6% | 126 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.2% | 98 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.1% | 85 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 120-150k | 44 | 34.1% |
| 150k+ | 1,118 | 26.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 231 | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 239 | 25.9% |
| 2023 | 254 | 29.1% |
| 2024 | 247 | 25.9% |
| 2025 | 222 | 25.7% |
What to check before buying a 2013 E7
On a 2013 E7, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.3% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (9.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2013 Peugeot E7s pass their MOT?
73.2% of the 1,193 2013 Peugeot E7 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Peugeot E7?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests, followed by suspension (12.3%).
Does the 2013 E7 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 34.1% in the 120-150k band to 26.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,193 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.