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GY05 VFB

2005 Peugeot 407

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,720 mi
Last recorded134,720 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 40789,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VFB
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,720 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 134,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,730 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken and o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2016 103,733 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 86,832 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 86,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 77,580 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,405 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs scored pitted and worn.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 62,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,691 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 58,691 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,706 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 45,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GY05 VFB is a 2005 Peugeot 407 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 89,555 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY05 VFB, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY05 VFB is a 2005 Peugeot 407, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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