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A17 TBF

2005 Peugeot 407

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,538 mi
Last recorded103,538 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 40789,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TBF
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 103,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 102,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 102,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,553 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,956 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,837 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Right hand horn button not working

Pass 15 Jan 2019 94,964 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,062 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

ENGINE UNDERTRAY IS BROKEN

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front BRAKE WARNING WIRE IS BROKEN

Fail 9 Jan 2018 92,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SHOULDER (215/55WR17) (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

ENGINE UNDERTRAY IS BROKEN

OIL LEAK

Offside Front BRAKE WARNING WIRE IS BROKEN

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,968 miles

Central Front exhaust rubber mounts broken away, exhaust secure.

Front both front tyres wearing unevenly to inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,367 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 75,405 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine manegment light on

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front number plate broken

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,778 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,438 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,037 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 407?

Based on 927,405 MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
68,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,621
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 28,992
Registration plate lamp not working 28,081
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 23,888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,900
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A17 TBF is a 2005 Peugeot 407 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 89,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 407 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,621 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 TBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 407 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 TBF registered?

A17 TBF is a 2005 Peugeot 407, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is A17 TBF safe to buy?

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