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AK57 EKJ

2007 Peugeot 407

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,225 mi
Last recorded165,225 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Peugeot 40787,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 EKJ
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 165,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 155,644 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 155,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 150,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2018 150,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2017 145,137 miles

Nearside Front steering drumstick joint has slight play.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front steering drumstick joint has slight play.

indicator/light switch in poor condition.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 118,721 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,610 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,896 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 46,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 32,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,375 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 407?

Based on 927,405 MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
68,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,621
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 28,992
Registration plate lamp not working 28,081
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 23,888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,900
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AK57 EKJ is a 2007 Peugeot 407 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 87,618 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 407 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,621 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 EKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 407 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK57 EKJ is a 2007 Peugeot 407, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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