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2005 Peugeot 407 Sw S MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 407 Sw S models manufactured in 2005, based on 600 real MOT test results.

58.0%
Pass Rate
42.0%
Fail Rate
600
Total Tests
113,202
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all 407 Sw S cars tested in 2005. Want to see how cars built in 2005 hold up over time?

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2005 Peugeot 407 Sw S MOT Analysis

The 2005 Peugeot 407 Sw S has an MOT pass rate of 58.0% based on 600 tests โ€” slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 113,202 miles on the odometer. With a 42.0% failure rate, the 2005 407 Sw S is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Peugeot 407 Sw S is Noise, emissions and leaks, responsible for 0.3% of failures. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ100โ€“1,000+. Suspension is the second most common issue at 0.3%. Tyres follows at 0.3%.

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall 407 Sw S page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.3%2
2Suspension0.3%2
3Tyres0.3%2
4Body, Chassis, Structure0.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 113,202 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Noise, emissions and leaks0.03% per 10K miSuspension0.03% per 10K miTyres0.03% per 10K miBody & Structure0.01% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Noise, emissions and leaks0.030.3%2
Suspension0.030.3%2
Tyres0.030.3%2
Body & Structure0.010.2%1

Mileage Statistics

113,202
Mean
97,940
Median
71,938
25th Percentile
150,906
75th Percentile
3.71% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2005 Peugeot 407 Sw S has an MOT pass rate of 58.0% based on 600 tests โ€” slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 113,202 miles on the odometer. With a 42.0% failure rate, the 2005 407 Sw S is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Peugeot 407 Sw S, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to noise, emissions and leaks: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help. With an average mileage of 113,202 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Noise, emissions and leaks โ€” 0.3% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 2005 Peugeot 407 Sw S models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: ยฃ100โ€“1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Suspension โ€” 0.3% of failures

Suspension issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 2005 Peugeot 407 Sw S models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: ยฃ200โ€“500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Tyres โ€” 0.3% of failures

Tyres issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 2005 Peugeot 407 Sw S models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: ยฃ50โ€“200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin โ€” if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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