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Peugeot 407 Mk1 (2004-2011) reliability

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Peugeot 407 Mk1 built around 2011: fails its MOT more often than average

Peugeot 407 Mk1 models built around 2011 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the suspension on any car you view.

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Key figure

34% of MOT tests on Peugeot 407 Mk1 models built around 2011 ended in a fail (retests included), against 25% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Peugeot 407 Mk1 models built around 2011 involves the suspension.

Peugeot 407 Mk1
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2004-2011SaloonDIESEL / PETROL

Based on 9,303 tests of 407 models registered 2004-2011.

About 1 in 9 407 Mk1 MOTs (10.6%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2011 (14 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 783 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 8.6% and 13.0%. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 15 407 Mk1 MOTs (6%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2011 (14 years old).

Based on 783 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 4.5% and 7.9%. Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

Mk1 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
78334.0%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,32833.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,29832.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,62034.3%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,74733.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,66534.3%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
77533.2%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
8734.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 21 years old.

How the 407 Mk1 compares

At each age below, see how the 407 Mk1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 89,947 tests across 10 Peugeot models, built around 2011 (14 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail ratePeugeot average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
78334.0%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,32833.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,29832.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,62034.3%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,74733.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,66534.3%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
77533.2%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
8734.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the 407 Mk1.

  1. 1

    Lexus IS

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.5%

    Lower fail rate: 18.5%, against 34.0% for the Peugeot 407 Mk1, both built around 2011.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,081 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Audi A6

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.6%
    Dangerous
    6.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.1%

    Lower fail rate: 22.8%, against 34.0% for the Peugeot 407 Mk1, both built around 2011.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    8,066 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Volvo S60

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.2%
    Dangerous
    7.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    75.8%

    Lower fail rate: 23.5%, against 34.0% for the Peugeot 407 Mk1, both built around 2011.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,849 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    BMW 5 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.4%
    Dangerous
    6.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    82.6%

    Lower fail rate: 21.4%, against 34.0% for the Peugeot 407 Mk1, both built around 2011.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    12,637 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

15 recalls in all

7 of the 15 407 Mk1 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 6 more

Top concerns

  • Risk of fire
  • Engine may stall
  • Braking assistance may not perform correctly

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How 407 Mk1 cars have aged

How 407 Mk1 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%101214161820Age at MOTBuilt around 2011, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 29.3% (297 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2011, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 30.1% (296 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2011, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 27.4% (252 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2011, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 33.5% (227 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2011, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 36.0% (200 tests, 2025 data)2011Built around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 31.7% (1,399 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 30.5% (1,257 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (1,159 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 33.4% (983 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 31.7% (750 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 30.5% (1,684 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 30.5% (1,459 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (1,229 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 34.3% (1,054 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 31.6% (765 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 31.5% (1,899 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 32.1% (1,582 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 32.4% (1,312 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 31.8% (941 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 34.2% (781 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (3,319 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 32.5% (2,663 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 33.0% (2,037 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.5% (1,528 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (1,021 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 32.5% (3,733 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 33.2% (2,864 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.1% (2,125 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.0% (1,523 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 33.8% (1,119 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 33.4% (2,259 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.5% (1,629 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 33.6% (1,191 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 32.7% (828 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 34.8% (595 tests, 2025 data)2005Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (475 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.0% (328 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 29.3% (229 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2004, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 33.0% (179 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2004, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 34.5% (87 tests, 2025 data)2004
First registered around 2011First registered around 2010First registered around 2009First registered around 2008
Mk1 variants compared
All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common issues on Peugeot 407 models of this age

This list covers every Peugeot 407 built around 2011, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    25.7%
    Advisory: 262Fail: 55 (17% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    24.4%
    Advisory: 271Fail: 16 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    14.3%
    Advisory: 114Fail: 3 (3% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    13.0%
    Advisory: 135Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    12.4%
    Advisory: 110Fail: 23 (17% of the times it was found)

Based on 783 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Peugeot 407 Mk1 (2004-2011) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 783 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 9,303 MOT tests on Peugeot 407 models first registered between 2004-2011. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.