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AF53 VFJ

2003 Peugeot 307

Black Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,733 mi
Last recorded97,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 30777,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VFJ
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 97,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 97,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,187 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 85,139 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery weak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 81,338 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 81,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,580 miles

both front tyres wearing low offside worn heavy inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,783 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 72,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,670 miles

centre brake light not working assume its disconnected

Fail 30 Aug 2011 61,670 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working assume its disconnected

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,104 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake disc,s worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,226 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight bind deteted both side rear brakes

Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,582 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,925 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 22,925 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind

slight play o/s/f wheel

unable to see inner brake pads

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 VFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 307 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

AF53 VFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 307, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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