2006 Peugeot 1007 1.4L Diesel · GF56 EXE

The DVSA record for this 2006 Peugeot 1007 tells a mechanical story dominated by suspension wear rather than any clean run of roadworthiness. Across the four recorded test cycles from late 2022 to late 2025, the vehicle has failed twice on the same fundamental issue: front lower suspension arm ball joint wear, with near and offside replacements flagged in 2022 and 2024 respectively, alongside a worn Macpherson strut top bush or bearing on the 2024 test. The most recent outcome on 2025-11-18 is a pass, but it was achieved only after a same-day fail for a nearside rear tyre cut exceeding ply depth, while a recurring advisory for a non-excessive front lower engine oil leak remains on file. Steering rack inner joint play has also been advised on multiple occasions. The overall pattern is one of an older car working through consumable suspension components at a steady cadence, with no single test showing a clean bill of health free of chassis or steering-related defects. Mileage recorded at 124,483 miles on a vehicle of roughly twenty years of age equates to an average accumulation of around 6,200 miles annually, which sits close to typical for its age bracket, and there are no significant gaps or abrupt jumps in the testing history to suggest extended storage or erratic use. That said, even average annual mileage on a car of this vintage represents substantial cumulative wear on rubber bushes, ball joints, wheel bearings, engine mountings and steering components, all of which have surfaced as advisories or failures in the MOT record. The fact that advisories for brake disc pitting, parking brake reserve travel, and injector blow-by have also appeared indicates broader mechanical ageing rather than isolated incidents, consistent with a powertrain and chassis that have simply covered a lot of ground. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering, given that ball joints, strut top bearings, and anti-roll bar linkage dust covers have all been flagged across consecutive tests. On a road test, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front wheels over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly over sharper transitions, and feel for any vagueness or juddering through the steering wheel that could indicate the rack inner joints tightening up with wear. With the engine running from cold, listen for any diesel knock or rough idle consistent with injector blow-by, and check the underside of the engine and gearbox for fresh oil residue around the lower bellhousing area to gauge whether the recorded oil leak has progressed. Brake pedal feel should be firm without excessive travel, and the handbrake ratchet mechanism should still have several audible clicks of reserve travel remaining. The tyre and braking history also warrants close attention before purchase. The 2025 same-day fail for a deep rear tyre cut highlights that rubber condition on this car should not be assumed satisfactory simply because the test was eventually passed; inspect all four tyres for cracking, sidewall damage, and uneven shoulder wear, particularly on the offside rear which has been repeatedly flagged for edge wear or perishing. With the front discs previously noted as pitted and scored, check for brake pedal pulsation under firm pedal pressure and any grinding or squealing from the calipers, paying particular attention to whether any caliper is binding by feeling for heat across the wheel hubs immediately after a short drive. Finally, examine the rear engine mounting visually for any signs of deterioration, and confirm that the nearside rear wheel bearing is free of roughness or noise when the car is rocked with the transmission in gear, as these are the precise items that have repeatedly defined the mechanical profile of this particular vehicle.