2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Peugeot 307 MOT pass rate and common faults

348 MOT tests in 2024. 53.2% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time53.2%
Failed or needed repairs46.8%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 348 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  5. Horn: not working4.9%
  6. Individual direction indicators: not working4.6%
  7. Washers: not working4.3%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.7%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics60.6%
  2. Suspension22.4%
  3. Body & chassis16.7%
  4. Brakes16.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  7. Tyres5.5%
  8. Steering5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Peugeot 307?

In 2024, 53.2% of 2001 Peugeot 307 cars passed their MOT first time, across 348 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Peugeot 307?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Peugeot 307 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).