2006 Peugeot 307 2.0L Petrol · AD55 DUU

The 2006 Peugeot 307 presents a stable and notably clean maintenance trend, culminating in a pass with zero defects recorded in the most recent MOT on 27 January 2023 at 78,153 miles. The record shows no recurring faults, no advisories, and no failures across the five documented tests spanning from July 2019 through January 2023. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been kept in consistent roadworthy condition, with no emerging mechanical or structural deterioration flagged by successive testers. The maintenance trajectory is stable and, given the absence of any defects, arguably improving relative to what one might expect of a twenty-year-old vehicle. The mileage profile tells an unusual story. Between 21 January 2022 at 70,354 miles and 27 January 2023 at 78,153 miles, the vehicle accumulated 7,799 miles in twelve months, a marked increase compared to the prior annual average of roughly 3,500 miles. Yet the recorded mileage today remains at 78,153 miles, meaning the vehicle has covered zero miles in over three years since the last test. This extended period of inactivity raises concerns unrelated to MOT pass status. Long-term standing can cause brake disc surface corrosion, seized callipers, perished rubber bushes and tyre sidewalls, fuel system degradation, and stale coolant or brake fluid. The MOT record itself is sparse, with only five tests documented and a notable gap between July 2019 and February 2021, but every single entry is clean. A prospective buyer should treat the MOT record as a baseline rather than a guarantee. The complete absence of advisories is encouraging, but the three-year testing gap and zero mileage accumulation since early 2023 demand a thorough physical inspection. Prioritise checking the condition of all four tyres for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion and binding, particularly the rear calipers, which are prone to seizure on parked vehicles. Examine the front and lower rear suspension bushes, drop links, and shock absorber dust covers for perishing. Check underneath the vehicle and around the sills and subframe mounts for structural corrosion, a known concern on aging Peugeot 307 models. Verify fluid levels, coolant condition, and brake fluid moisture content, as all three may have deteriorated during prolonged storage. A short test drive should confirm smooth gear changes, no clutch slip, and no pulling or binding under braking.