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AF53 UVL

2003 Peugeot 307

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,220 mi
Last recorded171,220 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 30777,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 171,220 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 171,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 162,761 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 162,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 150,544 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 150,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 144,197 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight play in O/S/F inner rack end

Pass 21 Sep 2013 138,171 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 127,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 127,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 116,953 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 116,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 105,697 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 105,697 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,474 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 87,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,614 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 66,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,241 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 UVL is a 2003 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

AF53 UVL is a 2003 Peugeot 307, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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