MOT fail rates
Peugeot 407 MOT fail rate by age
How often the Peugeot 407 fails its MOT at each age, compared with all cars of the same age, and what it fails on. From 41,389 DVSA MOT tests taken 2022 to 2025.
MOT data updated
At 16 years, the most tested age
184 of 264 model groups with enough tests fail less often at 16 years.
What stands out
- At 12 years the Peugeot 407 fails 42.8% of MOTs (1,723 tests), 6.8 points above the 36.0% for all cars that age. At 20 years it fails 47.8% (1,137 tests), 5.0 points above the 42.8% average.
- The gap is widest at 12 years: 6.8 points above all cars.
- Its most common structural or mechanical fail item at 16 years: Driveshaft CV boot split, at 12.1 per 100 MOTs.
MOT fail rate by age
Solid line: this model. Dashed line: all cars at the same age.
| Age | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars | Difference | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 years | 42.8% | 1,723 | 36.0% | +6.8 pts | 109,311 miles |
| 13 years | 44.6% | 3,279 | 38.3% | +6.4 pts | 112,419 miles |
| 14 years | 46.4% | 4,590 | 40.3% | +6.2 pts | 115,576 miles |
| 15 years | 45.9% | 6,821 | 41.6% | +4.3 pts | 118,496 miles |
| 16 years | 46.6% | 7,988 | 42.6% | +4.0 pts | 120,004 miles |
| 17 years | 46.4% | 7,476 | 43.1% | +3.3 pts | 122,738 miles |
| 18 years | 45.5% | 5,407 | 43.3% | +2.2 pts | 121,207 miles |
| 19 years | 46.6% | 2,968 | 43.2% | +3.4 pts | 120,593 miles |
| 20 years | 47.8% | 1,137 | 42.8% | +5.0 pts | 120,597 miles |
Most common fail items at 16 years
Split into structural or mechanical items and wear items. Wear items (tyres, brake pads, wipers, bulbs) say more about upkeep than about the design.
Structural and mechanical
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs |
|---|---|
| Driveshaft CV boot split Major | 12.1 |
| Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Major | 7.7 |
| Suspension arm bush worn Major | 4.1 |
| Suspension ball joint worn Major | 4.1 |
| Handbrake too weak Major | 3.4 |
Out of 7,988 MOTs. A test with two faults counts twice.
Wear and upkeep
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs |
|---|---|
| Side/position light not working Major | 7.8 |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Major | 5.8 |
| Tyre tread below 1.6 mm Dangerous | 5.5 |
| Brake light not working Major | 5.3 |
| Tyre with cords exposed Dangerous | 4.2 |
Out of 7,988 MOTs. A test with two faults counts twice.
Other models at 16 years
| Model | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 207 | 50.8% | 74,808 | 42.6% |
| Peugeot 107 | 44.2% | 44,738 | 42.6% |
| Peugeot 307 | 50.4% | 24,092 | 42.6% |
MOT fail rate by first-use year
Each year has its own page: the fail rate for cars first used that year at each MOT from 2022 to 2025 with at least 1,000 tests, the most common faults at that age, and the car tax and ULEZ rules for that year.
First-use year data updated .
| First used | Age at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19 years in 2024 | 48.2% | 1,163 | 43.2% |
| 2006 | 19 years in 2025 | 46.4% | 1,337 | 43.2% |
| 2007 | 18 years in 2025 | 45.5% | 1,333 | 43.3% |
| 2008 | 16 years in 2024 | 43.6% | 1,173 | 42.6% |
| 2009 | 15 years in 2024 | 46.9% | 1,287 | 41.6% |
| 2010 | 14 years in 2024 | 48.0% | 1,156 | 40.3% |
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Source
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, class 4 normal MOT tests, 2022 to 2025. MOT data updated 22 September 2026.
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