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MA51 VLL

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,232 mi
Last recorded53,232 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 VLL
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 53,232 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 50,438 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 49,286 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 49,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,563 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres cracked in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,055 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 47,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,686 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 46,686 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,568 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 45,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,031 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 45,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,588 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 43,588 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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,099 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 41,099 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,198 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 38,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 37,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,539 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing cracks in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,374 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 34,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,495 miles

cracks showing in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,056 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,673 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,443 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 25,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,587 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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MA51 VLL is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA51 VLL, 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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MA51 VLL is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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