2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate and common faults

322 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 322 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  2. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault5.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.7%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.6%
  2. Brakes31.4%
  3. Suspension26.4%
  4. Tyres10.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  7. Body & chassis8.1%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All 407 years2005 407 →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Peugeot 407?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2004 Peugeot 407 cars passed their MOT first time, across 322 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Peugeot 407?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Peugeot 407 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).