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FG51 VZO

2001 Peugeot 307

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,555 mi
Last recorded144,555 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VZO
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 144,555 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 144,555 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 137,769 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre cracked on tread(no cords showing)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/rear tyre cracked on tread(no cords showing)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 132,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 132,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 125,506 miles

front brake balance out

Fail 1 Apr 2011 125,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake balance out

Pass 6 Apr 2010 119,440 miles

condensation n.s. headlight and beam pattern getting poor on both headlights

front discs corroded on inner faces

front number plate in poor condition

noise fron n.s.r. caliper when handbrake applied

Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,988 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 110,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly discoloured.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

number plates characters slightly slanted but can still be red from correct distance ok.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 98,357 miles

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

indicator stalk getting weak

slight corrosion on inner face of front discs

small splits both front wipers and rear one worn out

Fail 7 Nov 2007 98,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

indicator stalk getting weak

slight corrosion on inner face of front discs

small splits both front wipers and rear one worn out

Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,131 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 90,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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FG51 VZO is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FG51 VZO, 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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What year was FG51 VZO registered?

FG51 VZO is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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