2004 Peugeot 407 · 1,568 MOT tests
2004 Peugeot 407 reliability
2004 Peugeot 407s fail 43.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 407 years (1,568 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- 43.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 111,945
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,568
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.5% of tests fail here (106% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Peugeot 407
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.2%
- Brakes16.5%
- Suspension16.5%
- Tyres9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.4%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.34%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.15%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
ESC warning lamp shows fault 4.08%
A lit stability control warning means the car's skid protection may not work, so it should be diagnosed promptly.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.7%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.38%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (19.2%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.59%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.44%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (7.14%)
Is a 2004 Peugeot 407 reliable?
2004 Peugeot 407s fail 43.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 407 years (1,568 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Peugeot 407 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.4% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (4.34% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Peugeot 407 have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Peugeot 407 shows 111,945 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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