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FE51 MKJ

2001 Peugeot 307

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,981 mi
Last recorded142,981 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 MKJ
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 142,981 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 142,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 139,912 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and Rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 139,911 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lenses cloudy beam images faded (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Cracked from bottom (8.3.1a)

Engine MIL lit

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and Rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 130,681 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 130,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses hazing (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wiper arms catching bonnet

Fail 31 Jul 2015 130,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front lower arm bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Headlamp lenses cloudy beam images fading

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper arms fouling against underside of bonnet when in operation

Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,225 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 117,225 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 110,545 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 110,545 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,801 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2011 99,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

light/indicator stalk loose in operation

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,257 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 75,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2008 62,628 miles

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

damage to offside rear wheel arch

offside wiper blade shows wear

shows wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,677 miles

rear wiper blade - worn

Pass 9 Sep 2006 50,490 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 50,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 39,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade - split

slight cracking on rear engine mounting

slight noise o/s/f drive shaft

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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FE51 MKJ is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 77,176 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 FE51 MKJ, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE51 MKJ is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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