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AD04 LVU

2004 Peugeot 407

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,945 mi
Last recorded165,945 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 40781,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 LVU
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 165,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 161,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 142,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 142,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 130,761 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint/bearing joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to hub assembly bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 130,761 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint/bearing joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to hub assembly bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,284 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides foremost mounting bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs and nearside extremely badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal has long travel on initial application but still has sufficient reserve travel

Fail 22 Mar 2018 86,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides foremost mounting bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs and nearside extremely badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal has long travel on initial application but still has sufficient reserve travel

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,074 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 79,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Item removed from interior mirror prior to test

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,266 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,303 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake pads and discs wearing

near side rear tyre tread (2-2.5mm)

rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,259 miles

bad earth o/s/r light / n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play / front discs wearing thin

Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bad earth o/s/r light / n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play / front discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 54,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 49,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r disc corroded on inner face

rear brakes binding

steering judders slight

Pass 16 May 2011 44,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs badly corroded and worn front pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,504 miles

front wipers smear slightly

front discs badly pitted on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,658 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 May 2008 27,623 miles

front discs pitted

osr wheel binding

Fail 17 May 2007 24,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2007 24,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Peugeot 407?

Based on 927,405 MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
68,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,621
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 28,992
Registration plate lamp not working 28,081
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 23,888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,900
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AD04 LVU is a 2004 Peugeot 407 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 81,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 407 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,621 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 LVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 407 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD04 LVU is a 2004 Peugeot 407, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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