2004 Peugeot 607 — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 305 MOT tests analysed for the 2004 Peugeot 607, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 76.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.2%).

Pass rate

305

MOT tests analysed

23.9%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

18.3

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2004 Peugeot 607
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	11.2%	34
2	Brakes	10.2%	31
3	Suspension	10.2%	31
4	Body, structure & corrosion	5.9%	18
5	Tyres	5.6%	17
6	Emissions & environmental	4.9%	15

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2004 Peugeot 607
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	16
2	Side repeaters	11
3	Brake discs	11
4	Track rod end	9
5	Linkage ball joint dust cover	9
6	Malfunction indicator lamp	9

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2004 Peugeot 607
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	41.3%	126
2	Suspension	37.0%	113
3	Tyres	26.9%	82
4	Other defects	13.1%	40
5	Lighting & signalling	12.8%	39
6	Steering	11.2%	34

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2004 607
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
60-90k	76	26.3%
90-120k	83	27.7%
120-150k	66	22.7%
150k+	64	20.3%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2004 607
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Diesel	274	23.0%
Petrol	31	32.3%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2004 607
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	104	22.1%
2022	81	22.2%
2023	58	29.3%
2024	39	28.2%

What to check before buying a 2004 607

Before buying a 2004 Peugeot 607, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.2% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (11.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (10.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Suspension (10.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2004 Peugeot 607s pass their MOT?

76.1% of the 305 2004 Peugeot 607 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Peugeot 607?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by brakes (10.2%).

Does the 2004 607 get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.3% in the 60-90k band to 20.3% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 305 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.