2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Peugeot 307 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,466 MOT tests in 2024. 47.3% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time47.3%
Failed or needed repairs52.7%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,466 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    192 marked dangerous
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics50.4%
  2. Suspension28.9%
  3. Brakes21.9%
  4. Body & chassis19.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  7. Tyres8.1%
  8. Steering6.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2004 Peugeot 307?

In 2024, 47.3% of 2004 Peugeot 307 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,466 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Peugeot 307?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Peugeot 307 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).