Peugeot 607 (2004)
2004 Peugeot 607
CarHunch analysed 1,103 real MOT records for the 2004 Peugeot 607. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Peugeot 607 falls short of the UK average with a 75.5% first-time pass rate, suggesting this model is less reliable than typical for its age, and nearly one in five vehicles (18.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine concern for buyers. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly, both hovering around 75%, so fuel choice won't materially improve your odds.
These cars are running at a reasonable 94,851 miles median for their age, but they're accumulating an average of nearly 3 failures and 12 advisories per test, indicating persistent wear and systemic issues rather than one-off problems. Before committing to a 607, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking system, suspension, and emissions equipment—the areas that appear consistently problematic across this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2004 Peugeot 607
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (87%) | 958 | 75.7% | 2.97 |
| Petrol (13%) | 145 | 74.6% | 3.05 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Peugeot 607 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Peugeot 607 vehicles fall between 73,198 and 117,581 miles.
2004 Peugeot 607 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Peugeot 607
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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70%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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67.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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65.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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64%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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31.7%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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29.8%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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