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BJ62 FWH

2012 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,721 mi
Last recorded115,721 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FWH
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 115,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,037 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,561 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 91,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,411 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake travel getting high

Fail 6 Jan 2021 79,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake travel getting high

Pass 18 Jan 2020 75,564 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 62,256 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 62,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 47,398 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,786 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 20 Jul 2017 40,786 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S (3.7.B.5b)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 22 Jul 2016 31,227 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 31,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,122 miles

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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BJ62 FWH is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ62 FWH, 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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BJ62 FWH is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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