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AF53 UMX

2003 Peugeot 307

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,699 mi
Last recorded134,699 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 30777,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UMX
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 134,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen in a poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2017 134,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm insecure (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 117,835 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,957 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 114,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,239 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 109,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 103,308 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 103,206 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,399 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,398 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 903,328 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 90,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,281 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 76,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,722 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 69,722 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 51,740 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,961 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 37,765 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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AF53 UMX is a 2003 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AF53 UMX, 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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What year was AF53 UMX registered?

AF53 UMX is a 2003 Peugeot 307, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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