2005 Peugeot 407 · 5,476 MOT tests
2005 Peugeot 407 reliability
2005 Peugeot 407s fail 48.1% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 407 years (5,476 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- 48.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 126,932
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,476
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 11.9% of tests fail here (56% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Peugeot 407
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23%
- Brakes19.4%
- Suspension18%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.9%
- Tyres8.8%
- Body, chassis and structure6.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 5.86%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 5.77%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 5.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.93%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.13%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.85%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (20.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.2%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.94%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (9.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.33%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.81%)
Is a 2005 Peugeot 407 reliable?
2005 Peugeot 407s fail 48.1% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 407 years (5,476 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Peugeot 407 MOT?
Most often abs warning lamp shows a fault (5.86% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (5.77% of tests), position lamp not working (5.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Peugeot 407 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Peugeot 407 shows 126,932 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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