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AF03 JVW

2003 Peugeot 307

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,582 mi
Last recorded143,582 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 30777,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JVW
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 143,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 143,555 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 141,162 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 141,162 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 139,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight body damage to n/s and o/s

Fail 13 Jan 2017 139,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight body damage to n/s and o/s

Pass 9 Jan 2016 136,023 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 129,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 129,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 121,974 miles

offside head lamp aim on tolerance limit

Fail 17 Feb 2014 121,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside head lamp aim on tolerance limit

Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,992 miles

various under body corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2013 116,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT & WORN ON EDGE

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2012 114,053 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 114,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 110,103 miles

front brake discs scored offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 95,823 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 95,818 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 78,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,086 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 37,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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AF03 JVW is a 2003 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF03 JVW, 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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AF03 JVW is a 2003 Peugeot 307, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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