2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,124 MOT tests in 2024. 51.5% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.5%
Failed or needed repairs48.5%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,124 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.9%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    60 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.4%
  2. Brakes32.8%
  3. Suspension24.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.1%
  5. Tyres10.3%
  6. Body & chassis8.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  8. Steering5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened22.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn10.5%

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: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Peugeot 407?

In 2024, 51.5% of 2005 Peugeot 407 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,124 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Peugeot 407?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Peugeot 407 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).