2009 Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel · HW04 MAM

The 2025‑11‑12 MOT at 92,302 miles passed, yet the record reveals a worsening maintenance trend. Tyre wear on all four wheels approached the legal limit with edge wear noted, while the near side rear gearbox mounting and exhaust mounting were judged defective, indicating structural corrosion or fatigue. The handbrake showed little reserve travel and the near side rear parking brake efficiency barely met the requirement, suggesting that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Mileage has risen from 29,241 miles in July 2013 to 92,302 miles in November 2025, averaging about 5,430 miles per year, which is low for a 17‑year‑old vehicle and points to intermittent use or long periods of inactivity. The interval between the 2020‑11‑24 test at 73,693 miles and the 2021‑11‑05 test at 76,618 miles spans only 2,925 miles, suggesting a gap in recorded history, while the remaining annual increments remain steady and modest. Recurring advisories highlight near side front suspension arm ball joint play, deteriorated near side front constant velocity joint boots, and persistent tyre edge wear, indicating that suspension bushes and ball joints have not been renewed despite repeated warnings. Brake pads were recorded as wearing thin on both near and off side fronts, and the rear discs showed wear beyond the minimum, while the handbrake travel and parking brake efficiency point to binding calipers or mis‑adjusted components that should be inspected. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the suspension components, verify the integrity of the exhaust and gearbox mountings for corrosion or structural fatigue, test the handbrake and parking brake for proper travel and efficiency, and inspect tyre tread depth and edge wear, while also looking for oil leaks and confirming the operation of all lamps, especially the registration plate lamp.