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AF53 UUC

2003 Peugeot 307

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,828 mi
Last recorded144,828 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 30777,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UUC
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 144,828 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear foot and parl brake operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

brake pedal rubber missing but grooving to metal pad.

front arb link boots cracking

front inner brake pads appear low

front wishbone rear bushes os and ns deteriorated but no excessive play

nsf ball joint has minor play

oilwetness at engine but no leak visable

osf cv boot leaking grease minor.

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear ferrules corroded. os and ns rear inner hoses.

rotational brake noise at all 4 wheels.

steering has play at rack / inner joints

suspension PA corroded osr and nsr.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 138,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

abs support bracket excessivly corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber missing but anti slip groves on pedal.

corrosion to osr suspension PA.

multiple plastic under guards fitted and damaged.

ns bottom ball joint has play

ns inner steering jont has play

nsr metal brake pipe corroded.

nsr outer flexi has rub marks visable.

os rear view mirror damaged but still shows view to rear

osr inner flexi ferrule corroded.

park brake imbalace 53% osl.

play at os steering.

rear discs corroded and reduced friction surface.

rear exhaust mounting modified.

sat nav mounting at screen but not effecting view of the road.

windscreen deteriorated but does nor effect view of road.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 138,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

abs support bracket excessivly corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber missing but anti slip groves on pedal.

corrosion to osr suspension PA.

multiple plastic under guards fitted and damaged.

ns bottom ball joint has play

ns inner steering jont has play

nsr metal brake pipe corroded.

nsr outer flexi has rub marks visable.

os rear view mirror damaged but still shows view to rear

osr inner flexi ferrule corroded.

park brake imbalace 53% osl.

play at os steering.

rear discs corroded and reduced friction surface.

rear exhaust mounting modified.

sat nav mounting at screen but not effecting view of the road.

windscreen deteriorated but does nor effect view of road.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 132,114 miles

ABS PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED.

ABS PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET HEAVILY CORRODED.

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING BUT ANTI SLIP ON METAL PEDAL.

FRONT DISCS CORRODED AND WORN.

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NO PLAY

NSF LOWER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

NSR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

NSR SHOCK BUSH DETERIORATED BUT NO PLAY.

SAT NAV MOUNTING TO SCREEN BUT NOT EFFECTING VIEW OF THE ROAD.

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION PA'S.

UNDER GUARDS AND BODY TRIM PIECES LOOSE, MULTI.

os dip at low limit.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 132,083 miles

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

Centre Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

ABS PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED.

ABS PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET HEAVILY CORRODED.

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING BUT ANTI SLIP ON METAL PEDAL.

EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN.

FRONT DISCS CORRODED AND WORN.

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NO PLAY

NSF LOWER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

NSR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

NSR SHOCK BUSH DETERIORATED BUT NO PLAY.

OSF DRIVE SHAFT FOULING AIR PIPEWORK.

OSF TRACK ROD END WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

SAT NAV MOUNTING TO SCREEN BUT NOT EFFECTING VIEW OF THE ROAD.

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION PA'S.

UNDER GUARDS AND BODY TRIM PIECES LOOSE, MULTI.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 124,837 miles

front inner roll bar bushes deteriorating, front arch guards insecure and damaged, brake discs deteriorating, play in steering drumstick and track rod ends, number plate lights dim, brake pedal pulsing felt on test drive (ABS issues)

hand brake travel, suspect dual mass noise, steering free play, brake pedal rubber missing, body damaged, rear wiper deteriorated, exhaust heat shield insecure,

Fail 17 Jul 2015 124,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front inner roll bar bushes deteriorating, front arch guards insecure and damaged, brake discs deteriorating, play in steering drumstick and track rod ends, number plate lights dim, brake pedal pulsing felt on test drive (ABS issues)

hand brake travel, suspect dual mass noise, steering free play, brake pedal rubber missing, body damaged, rear wiper deteriorated, exhaust heat shield insecure,

Pass 22 Jul 2014 118,265 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 112,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,332 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,080 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,080 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,088 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,193 miles

Advisory fit new front number plate.

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,680 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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AF53 UUC is a 2003 Peugeot 307 in Blue 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 AF53 UUC, 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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AF53 UUC is a 2003 Peugeot 307, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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