2010 Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel · ML60 XEN

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 139,673 miles passed with only a minor oil leak noted, the previous records show a history of significant failures across multiple systems. The trend is stable in terms of passing, but the frequency of mechanical-related faults remains high, suggesting the owner performs the minimum work required to maintain legal compliance. At 16 years old with 139,673 miles, the Peugeot 207 has averaged approximately 8,730 miles per year, which is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 5,500 miles covered between the October 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 6,000 miles in the year leading to the latest entry. This consistent use indicates the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which explains the gradual degradation of rubber components and brake hardware. A buyer must pay close attention to the braking braking and suspension systems due to recurring issues. The tester recorded binding rear brakes in both 2023 and 2024, alongside insufficient parking brake efficiency and lever travel, which often points to seized calipers or worn mechanical cables. The fractured offside front coil spring noted in 2023 and the split CV boot in 2024 indicate that the underbody components are reaching the end of their functional life and require a thorough inspection for further wear or grease leakage. The central front oil leak has persisted through both the 2024 and 2025 tests. While the tester deemed it not excessive, its ongoing presence suggests a weeping gasket or seal that will eventually require attention. Furthermore, the history consistently flags tyres as reaching the legal limit or perishing, indicating that consumable replacement intervals are often deferred until an MOT failure occurs. A physical inspection of the current tread depth and the condition of the drive boots is essential to ensure these issues have not returned since the last recorded test.