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BJ62 FWV

2012 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,039 mi
Last recorded145,039 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 145,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 110,666 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 110,660 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 105,832 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 94,513 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 89,830 miles

Both inner rack joints have worn

Pass 29 May 2020 67,402 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 56,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,889 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,718 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,239 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 38,239 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 30,741 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,955 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 FWV 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 FWV, 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 BJ62 FWV registered?

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

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