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BJ04 DEX

2012 Peugeot 308

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

77,909 mi
Last recorded77,909 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 DEX
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 67,458 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 56,896 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 87,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,429 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Under trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 77,480 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 77,480 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,203 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,753 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 43,129 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 24 Apr 2020 43,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,813 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,495 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,540 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 61,540 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,925 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 27 Jan 2018 55,296 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 55,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 11,117 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 44,665 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 44,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front not clearing screen

Pass 20 Aug 2015 10,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,899 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 12,185 miles

emissions undetected peak

How Reliable is the Peugeot 308?

Based on 2,311,933 MOT tests across 194,298 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
194,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36,667
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24,928
brake binding 15,321
coil spring broken 14,587
Registration plate lamp not working 14,149
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BJ04 DEX is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 308 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36,667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ04 DEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ04 DEX registered?

BJ04 DEX is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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