2007 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 16,826 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Peugeot Expert, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 69.0% was below the average for vans of a similar age (70.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 32.7% in the 150k+ group versus 25.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.7% | 3,308 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.1% | 2,702 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.9% | 2,337 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.6% | 1,945 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.6% | 1,273 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.4% | 904 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 1,534 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,356 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 1,191 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 1,075 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 897 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 859 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 31.6% | 5,309 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 29.8% | 5,006 |
| 3 | Brakes | 28.3% | 4,765 |
| 4 | Tyres | 25.8% | 4,340 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 22.4% | 3,776 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.6% | 2,786 |
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 | 270 | 25.6% |
| 30-60k | 488 | 22.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,611 | 26.9% |
| 90-120k | 2,838 | 28.9% |
| 120-150k | 3,504 | 32.1% |
| 150k+ | 7,688 | 32.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,636 | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 4,022 | 31.2% |
| 2023 | 3,299 | 30.7% |
| 2024 | 2,709 | 31.1% |
| 2025 | 2,160 | 31.1% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Expert
Before buying a 2007 Peugeot Expert, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 19.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (19.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (16.1% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.9% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 Experts pass their MOT?
69.0% of the 16,826 2007 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Peugeot Expert?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.7% of tests, followed by suspension (16.1%).
Does the 2007 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.6% in the 0-30k band to 32.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 16,826 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.