2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Peugeot 307 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,618 MOT tests in 2024. 49.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.4%
Failed or needed repairs50.6%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,618 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.2%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    415 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.2%
  2. Suspension28.5%
  3. Brakes18.7%
  4. Body & chassis14.4%
  5. Steering10.0%
  6. Tyres9.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)16.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%

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 2007 Peugeot 307?

In 2024, 49.4% of 2007 Peugeot 307 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,618 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Peugeot 307 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).