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FH51 BCU

2001 Peugeot 307

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,401 mi
Last recorded115,401 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 BCU
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,401 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 4 Sep 2018 115,401 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both polished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,745 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill back (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and trims fitted

interior mirror missing

Fail 4 Sep 2017 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill back (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and trims fitted

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 103,809 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

windscreen damaged around mirror fixing point

Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,299 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

wipers starting to split

Fail 18 Aug 2015 98,299 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

wipers starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,779 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 92,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,200 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,022 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 82,022 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,027 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,027 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,169 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 63,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,127 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 54,122 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,976 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,190 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,636 miles

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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FH51 BCU is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FH51 BCU, 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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FH51 BCU is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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