2003 Peugeot 307 1.4L Petrol · BD03 JNJ

The 2003 Peugeot 307 last passed MOT on 5 June 2023 at 91,442 miles and has been failing since. The most recent test on 7 June 2024 at 98,448 miles recorded a comprehensive failure, including structural corrosion, brake and suspension defects, and lighting faults. The history shows a clear worsening trend: passed tests with minor advisories in 2020‑2023, a repeat failure in June 2022, and now multiple failures in 2024, indicating that the vehicle’s condition is deteriorating rather than stabilising. Over 23 years the car has accumulated 98,448 miles, averaging roughly 4,280 miles per year, which is low for its age. The mileage jumped from 83,979 miles in June 2022 to 91,442 miles in June 2023 (≈7,500 miles in one year) and then to 98,448 miles in June 2024 (≈7,000 miles). Earlier gaps between 2015 and 2016 suggest inconsistent servicing, while the recent annual spacing shows regular testing but not regular maintenance. The low overall usage has not prevented corrosion; the chassis and sill areas show extensive rust despite the modest mileage. A buyer should inspect the chassis for excessive corrosion within 30 cm of all body mountings, particularly the rear sill where fibreglass repairs were noted. The brake system requires close attention: check rear discs for pitting, examine all brake hoses and ferrules for corrosion, test the parking brake lever operation, and verify that the calipers move without binding. Suspension components need thorough checking: all four coil springs are corroded, lower‑arm bushes and swivel pins show wear, and anti‑roll‑bar linkage dust covers are perished. The exhaust mounting is missing a bolt, the registration‑plate lamp and indicator switch are non‑functional, and tyre condition is poor with a front‑offside ply exposure and edge wear on rear tyres. Steering rack play and brake‑pipe corrosion are also present. A comprehensive visual and mechanical inspection before purchase is essential to assess the full extent of these issues.