2007 Peugeot 407 2.0L Diesel · YP07 DFJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 166,342 miles noted only a minor play in the nearside front wheel bearing. This represents a significant improvement over the November 2024 inspection, which flagged a multitude of defects across the braking system, suspension, and tyres. While the car has passed its tests, the frequency of advisories suggests that components are only addressed once they approach failure thresholds. At 166,342 miles over 19 years, the Peugeot has averaged approximately 8,755 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for its age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 8,600 miles driven between the November 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 8,500 miles between late 2024 and late 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is not sitting for long periods, though the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on rubber components, bearings, and engine-related seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry and braking hardware. The 2024 record highlighted worn suspension arm bushes and a ball joint, alongside pitted and scored brake discs on all four corners. While these were likely addressed, the appearance of wheel bearing play in 2025 suggests that drivetrain components are failing sequentially. The presence of oil and coolant leaks in 2024 also requires close monitoring to ensure these are minor seeps rather than escalating engine seal failures. Structural attention is also required regarding the seat belt anchorage area, which was flagged for corrosion in late 2023. Although the tester did not consider the corrosion excessive at that time, rust in these areas is often progressive on vehicles of this age. The buyer should check the sills and mounting points for spreading surface rust to ensure the structural integrity remains uncompromised Given the history of parking brake and tyre failures in 2023, verifying that all mechanical systems have been properly maintained according to manufacturer specifications is essential.