2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,812 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,812 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.5%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault8.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.7%
    107 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    108 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    70 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes31.9%
  2. Lights & electrics31.3%
  3. Suspension19.2%
  4. Body & chassis14.4%
  5. Tyres11.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.0%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn10.0%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Peugeot 407?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2007 Peugeot 407 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,812 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Peugeot 407?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Peugeot 407 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).