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AF53 VFC

2003 Peugeot 307

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,966 mi
Last recorded131,966 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 30777,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 131,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside Rear & Nearside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front & Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 131,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside Rear & Nearside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front & Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 118,404 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear x 2 shock absorber corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,299 miles

Has slight underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 102,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Has slight underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,684 miles

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

batom covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2016 93,652 miles

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

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

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

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

batom covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,930 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 90,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 85,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,664 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2010 55,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,367 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,328 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VFC is a 2003 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,386 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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

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