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BJ05 XRC

2005 Peugeot 607

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,663 mi
Last recorded64,663 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 60798,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XRC
MakePeugeot
Model607
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 64,663 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 64,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,225 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

no smoke readings due to low emmisions

Fail 20 Apr 2011 56,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

no smoke readings due to low emmisions

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,015 miles

both front ball joint gaiters split

both front track end gaiters split

Fail 20 Apr 2010 45,011 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front ball joint gaiters split

both front track end gaiters split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing thin

near side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

near side rear brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Peugeot 607?

Based on 78,372 MOT tests across 7,376 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
8,237
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
7,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,373
Registration plate lamp not working 2,231
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,835
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,670
Headlamp aim too low 1,494
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BJ05 XRC is a 2005 Peugeot 607 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 607 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 98,436 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 607 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 XRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 607 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Peugeot 607 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ05 XRC registered?

BJ05 XRC is a 2005 Peugeot 607, first registered on 8 May 2005.

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