PEUGEOT 407 MOT pass rate
62.3% of 13,457 PEUGEOT 407 MOT tests pass.
The 407 passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all PEUGEOT models (74.1%).
The PEUGEOT 407 passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 64.7% at 10–15 years to 61.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 64.7% | 3,051 | 120,600 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.6% | 10,406 | 125,095 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 407
The most common reason the PEUGEOT 407 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 67.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 47.5% | Warning lamp indicates an abs fault |
| Suspension | 38.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 23.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 18.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.1% | Emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit |
| Steering | 7.2% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.2% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 2.2% | Fixing missing |
Related PEUGEOT models
- PEUGEOT 208 — 78.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 3008 — 78.9% pass rate
- PEUGEOT PARTNER — 73.0% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 207 — 60.4% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 308 — 71.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 2008 — 81.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the PEUGEOT 407?
- 62.3% of PEUGEOT 407 MOT tests pass, based on 13,457 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the PEUGEOT 407?
- The most common reason the PEUGEOT 407 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the PEUGEOT 407's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the PEUGEOT service history guide for how to check and keep one.