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MW51 BUU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,737 mi
Last recorded109,737 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 BUU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 109,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outerwall advise to change soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise to change soon 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 109,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outerwall advise to change soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise to change soon 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 107,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 104,386 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 100,106 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 100,074 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. * (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2019 88,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,918 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 83,416 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,188 miles

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

Offside Rear brake requires adjustment.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,713 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,919 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 61,858 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,966 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 55,964 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,064 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Engine warning lamp on

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,051 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,758 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,138 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,638 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,192 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 14,983 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 14,983 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?

Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,297
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
366,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178,447
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118,536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 108,455
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102,612
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MW51 BUU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW51 BUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 306 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW51 BUU registered?

MW51 BUU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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