2017 Peugeot E7 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Peugeot E7 passed 76.5% of its 311 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 12.6% of the time, so this is 10.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.5% of all tests — 3.5 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, joints and ball joint — position lamp alone was recorded 22 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2017 E7 fails 22.2% of the time in the 90-120k band and 24.9% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 12.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 45 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.9% | 34 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.0% | 28 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.1% | 22 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.5% | 17 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.8% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 22 |
| 2 | Joints | 21 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 20 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 17 |
| 6 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 13 |
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 | 12.5% | 39 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.5% | 39 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 10.9% | 34 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 27 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.4% | 26 |
| 6 | Other defects | 8.0% | 25 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 36 | 22.2% |
| 120-150k | 57 | 21.1% |
| 150k+ | 201 | 24.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | 69 | 26.1% |
| 2023 | 60 | 23.3% |
| 2024 | 64 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | 56 | 21.4% |
What to check before buying a 2017 E7
On a 2017 E7, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.9% 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 (9.0% 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 E7s pass their MOT?
76.5% of the 311 2017 Peugeot E7 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot E7?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.5% of tests, followed by suspension (10.9%).
Does the 2017 E7 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.2% in the 90-120k band to 24.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 311 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.