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Peugeot 607 (2004)

1,103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.5% first-time pass rate

2004 Peugeot 607

CarHunch analysed 1,103 real MOT records for the 2004 Peugeot 607. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2004 Peugeot 607 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (75.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
75.5%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
18.1%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
2.98
Over 11.3 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
95k
Middle half: 73k–118k
For context
🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 11.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,103 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,103 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 70%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 42.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 37%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · Oil leak · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Peugeot 607

Based on MOT data from 1,103 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,359 Peugeot 607 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 30.2%
2,223
Silver 26.1%
1,918
Grey 20.3%
1,492
Black 13.3%
979
Red 5.1%
374
Bronze 2.8%
209
Green 1.7%
128
White 0.3%
24
Gold 0.1%
6
Maroon 0.1%
6

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Peugeot 607 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

94,851
typical
73,198
low mileage
117,581
high mileage

Half of all 2004 Peugeot 607 vehicles fall between 73,198 and 117,581 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 73,198 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
73,198–117,581 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Peugeot 607s sit.
Over 158,734 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Peugeot 607 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 8% of 2004 Peugeot 607s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (8% of peak).

586 44 2014 2023

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.98
Avg failures per vehicle
11.9
Avg advisories per vehicle
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