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AC03 AHU

2003 Peugeot 307

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,564 mi
Last recorded186,564 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 30777,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AHU
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 186,564 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue hint (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

washers weak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 186,564 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue hint (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

washers weak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 185,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 169,725 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all brake pipes are greased

slight play in steering rackends

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2013 154,770 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 154,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 131,844 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

rear axle bushes slight cracking and perisheing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 135,597 miles

all brake pipes are very dirty

one exhaust bracket is corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 135,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes are very dirty

one exhaust bracket is corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 113,324 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,461 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,162 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 79,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,389 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 48,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,462 miles

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

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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AC03 AHU is a 2003 Peugeot 307 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC03 AHU, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC03 AHU is a 2003 Peugeot 307, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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