Peugeot 607 (2005)
2005 Peugeot 607
CarHunch analysed 597 real MOT records for the 2005 Peugeot 607. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Peugeot 607 trails the UK average by 5.2 percentage points, with a first-time pass rate of 74.8%, and nearly one in five have encountered a dangerous defect at some point—a concern worth taking seriously when inspecting a used example. The diesel-heavy fleet (516 of 597 vehicles) shows no meaningful advantage, passing at 74.6%, suggesting the problem isn't fuel type specific.
At 101,846 miles median mileage, these cars have covered a typical distance for their age, yet they're racking up an average of 3 failures and 11.5 advisories per test, pointing to aging suspension, lighting, and emissions systems. Before buying, budget for at least one significant repair and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition and exhaust emissions, as these are chronic weak spots in the cohort.
What to check before buying a 2005 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 (86%) | 516 | 74.6% | 3.05 |
| Petrol (13%) | 80 | 76.7% | 2.66 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 62.5% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 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 2005 Peugeot 607 vehicles fall between 80,080 and 129,050 miles.
2005 Peugeot 607 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 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 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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