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2004 Peugeot 307

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,163 mi
Last recorded110,163 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 30773,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VAT
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,163 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 106,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 101,982 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,390 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,464 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 81,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,190 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,520 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 68,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,946 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 62,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,327 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear axle bushes split & perished

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 12 Jun 2010 51,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear axle bushes split & perished

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 13 Jun 2009 44,628 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play nearside steering rack end

Fail 13 Jun 2009 44,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside wiper not clearing completely

slight play nearside steering rack end

Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,676 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 37,676 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 28,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 307?

Based on 5,095,133 MOT tests across 320,070 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
320,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275,886
position lamp(s) not working 187,900
Registration plate lamp not working 168,034
Stop lamp not working 163,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 155,426
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A5 VAT is a 2004 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 73,151 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 307 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 275,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 VAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Peugeot 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 VAT registered?

A5 VAT is a 2004 Peugeot 307, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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The MOT history for A5 VAT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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