2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,754 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,754 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault8.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.4%
    118 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    103 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes32.4%
  2. Lights & electrics29.2%
  3. Suspension20.1%
  4. Tyres12.3%
  5. Body & chassis11.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  8. Steering2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened24.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2006 Peugeot 407?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2006 Peugeot 407 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,754 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Peugeot 407?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Peugeot 407 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).