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AF53 ZSO

2003 Peugeot 307

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,539 mi
Last recorded135,539 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 30777,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZSO
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 135,539 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 135,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 128,829 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 128,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 121,340 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 113,721 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill - rear and centre (complete sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill - rear and centre (complete sill) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Central rear pipe corroded from nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill - rear and centre (complete sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill - rear and centre (complete sill) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,286 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near rear impact beam / bar is slightly fractured and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges are lightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near rear impact beam / bar is slightly fractured and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Under body near jacking point - marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill is corroded and weakened and inadequately repaired - marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Under body near jacking point - marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill is corroded and weakened and inadequately repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When rear fog light is switched on the reverse lamp also illuminates - (reverse lamp does not illuminate when reverse gear is selected) (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near rear impact beam / bar is slightly fractured and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges are lightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near rear impact beam / bar is slightly fractured and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 104,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,481 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 98,481 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,304 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 91,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,069 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,491 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 76,491 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 68,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,101 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,242 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,988 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 ZSO is a 2003 Peugeot 307 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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