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AF53 YGJ

2003 Peugeot 307

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,624 mi
Last recorded204,624 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 30777,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 204,624 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 204,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 199,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 194,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 188,937 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 188,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 181,233 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 176,298 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 170,656 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 163,982 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 15,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 143,584 miles

o/s/reae, both front tyres are near limit, ok at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2011 143,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/reae, both front tyres are near limit, ok at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2010 131,607 miles

front brake discs worn advise replacing soon

rear axle beam bushes poor

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

road springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 120,606 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 115,814 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 112,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 110,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 106,835 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 106,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 YGJ is a 2003 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YGJ, 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 YGJ is a 2003 Peugeot 307, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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