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A5 VEC

2005 Peugeot 307

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,678 mi
Last recorded58,678 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 30770,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VEC
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,678 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 58,678 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both worn excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has excess play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 53,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 53,647 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,936 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 47,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 42,788 miles

advice osf tyre wearing on edge

Fail 26 Oct 2022 42,782 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advice osf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advice on front pads getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front CV Boot secure but loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 26,719 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,782 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread and outer sidewall starting to perish/crack

Fail 5 Oct 2017 23,782 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread and outer sidewall starting to perish/crack

Pass 14 Oct 2016 22,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 21,550 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,244 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 20,244 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Close to Legal Limit

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 18,645 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 20 Oct 2012 16,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 12,756 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 9,826 miles

rear disc's corroeded.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 6,490 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 6,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

Pass 20 Sep 2008 4,342 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 307?

Based on 5,095,133 MOT tests across 320,070 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
320,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275,886
position lamp(s) not working 187,900
Registration plate lamp not working 168,034
Stop lamp not working 163,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 155,426
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A5 VEC is a 2005 Peugeot 307 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 70,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 307 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 275,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 VEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Peugeot 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 VEC registered?

A5 VEC is a 2005 Peugeot 307, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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