Peugeot 407 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Peugeot 407 car check
Is the Peugeot 407 reliable? We analysed 927,405 real MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot 407 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and registration plate lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 407.
Peugeot 407 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot 407. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot 407 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Peugeot 407 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Peugeot 407 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Peugeot 407 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Peugeot 407 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot 407 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot 407 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot 407 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4,702 | 74.2% | 53,070 | 81,872 | 114,442 |
| 2010 | 31,926 | 73.4% | 56,044 | 86,695 | 120,798 |
| 2009 | 44,193 | 73.0% | 55,350 | 86,280 | 119,839 |
| 2008 | 61,866 | 72.3% | 59,463 | 89,568 | 123,198 |
| 2007 | 146,488 | 72.5% | 58,235 | 87,618 | 120,713 |
| 2006 | 240,027 | 69.8% | 58,387 | 87,063 | 119,332 |
| 2005 | 259,832 | 69.2% | 60,748 | 89,555 | 121,830 |
| 2004 | 137,555 | 69.1% | 55,048 | 81,628 | 112,143 |
| 2003 | 81 | 71.6% | 48,553 | 70,795 | 103,264 |
| 2002 | 123 | 68.3% | 72,158 | 91,316 | 127,962 |
| 2001 | 107 | 72.9% | 97,340 | 140,646 | 175,052 |
How Long Does a Peugeot 407 Last?
Based on 68,662 Peugeot 407 vehicles on UK roads.
Peugeot 407 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 407 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Peugeot 407
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.2% MOT pass rate from 4,702 tests
68.3% MOT pass rate from 123 tests
The best year to buy a used Peugeot 407 is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.2% across 4,702 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Peugeot 407 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 407 THIS CAR | 70.4% | 927,405 | 87,106 mi | 22 yrs |
| Peugeot 206 | 67.7% | 9,831,622 | 65,066 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 307 | 67.5% | 5,095,133 | 73,548 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot 207 | 70.9% | 4,554,199 | 59,259 mi | 20 yrs |
| BMW 520 | 78.5% | 1,661,806 | 95,792 mi | 35 yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 407 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Peugeot 407Should you buy a used Peugeot 407?
The Peugeot 407 has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.4% across 927,405 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Peugeot 407 are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (34,621 recorded failures), suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (28,992), and registration plate lamp not working (28,081). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Peugeot 407 owner drives around 7,957 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Peugeot 407 models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.