Peugeot 407 years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

2,638 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2006–2007 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Both Peugeot 407 years have MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use year2006–2007
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

53.5%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 51.6% to 55.4%.

Peugeot 407, all years53.5%
Same-age average, all vehicles57.2%

In 2025, 53.5% of the 2,638 initial MOT tests on Peugeot 407 cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 57.2%. That is 3.7 points below the same-age average.

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Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2007age 18		1,313119,600	53.8%±2.8	−3.6 ptsall: 57.4%
2006age 19		1,325123,200	53.2%±2.7	−3.8 ptsall: 57.0%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Peugeot 407 problems at the MOT

Share of the 1,226 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics47.2%
Brakes41.0%
Suspension36.0%
Body, chassis, structure29.0%
Tyres20.7%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors20.3%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

Most common MOT failures on the Peugeot 407

The defects recorded most often at the 1,226 failed initial tests on Peugeot 407 cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirtBody, chassis, structure	22.6%277 tests	7.6%
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS faultBrakes	18.4%225 tests	2.5%
Position lamp not workingLights and electrics	12.5%153 tests	13.8%
Washer provides insufficient washer liquidWindscreen, wipers, mirrors	10.7%131 tests	5.6%
Suspension arm ball joint excessively wornSuspension	9.2%113 tests	5.4%
Stop lamp not workingLights and electrics	9.1%112 tests	9.5%
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres	8.4%103 tests	6.4%
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively wornSuspension	7.6%93 tests	5.1%
Tyre has ply or cords exposedTyres	7.3%90 tests	4.1%
Parking brake efficiency below requirementsBrakes	6.8%83 tests	6.6%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the Peugeot 407's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing a Peugeot 407

Based on the areas where Peugeot 407 MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 47.2% of failed Peugeot 407 tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.
Brakes
In 41.0% of failed Peugeot 407 tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly and check the car stops in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.
Suspension
In 36.0% of failed Peugeot 407 tests
- Push down hard on each corner. Check the car rises once and settles, not bouncing again and again.
- On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
- Check the car sits level when parked on flat ground.
Body, chassis, structure
In 29.0% of failed Peugeot 407 tests
- Look for rust or damage under the sills, around the wheel arches and on the floor where you can see it.
- Open and close every door, the bonnet and the boot, and check each one latches properly.
- Check the seats are secure and adjust properly.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Which Peugeot 407 years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2006–2007. None is clearly above average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Peugeot 407 reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 53.5% of initial MOT tests on Peugeot 407 cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 57.2%. That is 3.7 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Peugeot 407 problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 47.2% of failed tests), brakes (in 41.0% of failed tests) and suspension (in 36.0% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 18-year-old Peugeot 407?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Peugeot 407 cars first used in 2007, about 18 years old, had a median of 119,600 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Peugeot 407's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Peugeot 407

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Peugeot models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

All 19 Peugeot models Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Peugeot 407 cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count