2009 Peugeot 407 2.0L Diesel · KM59 OHN

The vehicle remains in a questionable stateworthiness state with a clear trend of deferred preventative maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 182,404 miles, the record reveals a persistent failure to address developing mechanical issues between inspections. The maintenance pattern is reactive rather than proactive, as multiple suspension-related faults and wear items reappear or worsen year after year. This suggests an owner who only addresses the minimum work required to secure an MOT certificate rather than performing comprehensive component replacements. At 182,404 miles, this 17-year-old Peugeot has averaged approximately 10,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical annual usage for its age. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, such as the 3,934 miles driven between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 3,246 miles leading into December 2025. However, the high mileage places significant stress on rubber components and steering geometry, which is evidenced by the recurring failures noted throughout the testing history. A buyer must scrutinise the entire front suspension assembly, as the tester has repeatedly flagged play in anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, track rod ends, and steering rack inner joints. The nearside front outer drive shaft CV boot has been noted as severely deteriorated for at least two years, a condition that poses an imminent risk of drive joint failure if not replaced. Furthermore, the persistent corrosion on the rear coil springs has remained a constant advisory for three years, indicating a lack of structural-related care that could eventually lead to spring failure under load. The braking system requires close attention as the nearside rear caliper was noted as binding in late 2025, following previous reports of thin pads and scored discs. The history also shows tyres consistently being run to the legal limit or worn unevenly, pointing to potential alignment issues or neglected tyre schedules. Any physical inspection should verify if the steering rack play has been rectified and if the various rubber bushes are perished beyond the point of safety.