2006 Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate: 60.7% (5,526 tests)
Is the 2006 407 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2006-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.8% -3.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 60.7% -3.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 60.5% -4.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2006 407
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1,904 | 24.9% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,542 | 20.2% |
| 3 | Suspension | 1,429 | 18.7% |
| 4 | Tyres | 772 | 10.1% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 731 | 9.6% |
| 6 | Visibility | 498 | 6.5% |
All 407 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,559 | 60.0% | -4.5 pts | 126,112 |
| 2006 (this page) | 5,526 | 60.7% | -3.7 pts | 121,932 |
| 2007 | 5,621 | 60.8% | -4.3 pts | 120,432 |
| 2008 | 3,509 | 63.5% | -1.6 pts | 119,142 |
| 2009 | 3,715 | 62.3% | -4.1 pts | 117,875 |
| 2010 | 3,379 | 63.7% | -3.6 pts | 115,986 |
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FAQs
Is a 2006 Peugeot 407 reliable?
2006-registered examples passed 60.7% of their MOT tests (5,526 tests, 2023–2025), -3.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 20 years old with a median 121,932 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2006 407?
The median tested example shows 121,932 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2006 407?
In this cohort petrols pass 65.6% of tests against 60.0% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.