Peugeot 405 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Peugeot 405. Check any 405 by registration number below.

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82.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.6%

vs Peugeot Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Peugeot 405 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Peugeot 405 has an average MOT pass rate of 82.9%, which is 1.6 percentage points below the Peugeot brand average of 84.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 405 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Peugeot 405 fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your 405 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Peugeot 405, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Peugeot 405 performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 189 vehicles

79.9%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 3yr

252k mi

Mileage at 5yr

230k mi

2007

Based on 71 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

2006

Based on 61 vehicles

78.7%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 3yr

225k mi

2003

Based on 124 vehicles

87.9%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

227k mi

2002

Based on 453 vehicles

84.3%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

231k mi

2001

Based on 978 vehicles

83.3%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

223k mi

2000

Based on 989 vehicles

83.5%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

221k mi

1999

Based on 2,598 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

215k mi

1998

Based on 1,455 vehicles

84.9%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 10yr

199k mi

1997

Based on 1,689 vehicles

84.6%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

7.1%

1996

Based on 1,934 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

36.2%

1995

Based on 2,980 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

18.8%

1994

Based on 2,927 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

20.8%

1993

Based on 3,218 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

20.2%

1992

Based on 3,555 vehicles

86.9%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

33.3%

1991

Based on 3,093 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

43.6%

1990

Based on 2,272 vehicles

83.8%Good

Peugeot average: 84.5%

1989

Based on 39 vehicles

59.0%Below Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

35.7%

0

Based on 439 vehicles

72.0%Average

Peugeot average: 84.5%

Mileage at 5yr

140k mi

Top MOT Failures — Peugeot 405

The most common reasons a Peugeot 405 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

20.3%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

8.1%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

6.4%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

5.1%

Peugeot 405 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Peugeot Models

Compare MOT reliability across Peugeot models.

Peugeot Boxer 335 S L2h1 Bluehdi

75.6% pass rate

Peugeot 2008 Gt Premium Puretech S/s A

94.1% pass rate

Peugeot 208 Allure Ev

92.7% pass rate

Peugeot 406

89.6% pass rate

Peugeot 5008

82.9% pass rate

Peugeot Campervan

83.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Peugeot 405

Peugeot 405 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Peugeot 405 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 405?

The average MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 405 is 82.9% compared to the Peugeot average of 84.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot 405?

The most common MOT failures on the Peugeot 405 are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (20.3%), Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (8.1%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (6.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Peugeot 405 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 82.9%, the Peugeot 405 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Peugeot 405?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Peugeot 405?

Typical mileage for the Peugeot 405: 251,729 miles at 3 years, 230,264 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 405 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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