2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Peugeot 307 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,582 MOT tests in 2024. 47.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time47.2%
Failed or needed repairs52.8%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,582 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    241 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics54.1%
  2. Suspension26.4%
  3. Brakes21.8%
  4. Body & chassis16.5%
  5. Tyres9.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  7. Steering8.6%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)16.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%

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 2005 Peugeot 307?

In 2024, 47.2% of 2005 Peugeot 307 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,582 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 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 2005 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).