2007 Peugeot 307 1.6L Petrol · BD56 VRJ

The 2007 Peugeot 307 fails to meet current roadworthiness standards despite passing the May 30 2024 MOT at 101,688 miles, as the record shows recurring mechanical and structural faults that remain unresolved. The maintenance record indicates a pattern of worsening suspension and steering issues, with repeated failures on the steering rack inner joint, coil spring fracture, and persistent sill corrosion, yet the most recent test was recorded as passed. The vehicle has accumulated roughly 5,350 miles per year since its 2007 manufacture, but the interval between the 2020 and 2024 tests shows a marked acceleration, rising from 63,596 miles in May 2020 to 101,688 miles by May 2024, a gain of 38,092 miles in four years, or about 9,523 miles annually, suggesting increased usage in recent years. Recurring advisories and failures point to chronic problems: the steering rack inner joint has exhibited excess play in every test since 2021, the near‑side front coil spring was noted broken in 2020 and again in 2017, and the off‑side rear tyre has consistently shown edge wear approaching the legal limit, while the rear exhaust mounting was recorded as defective in the latest test. Structural rust affecting the near‑side outer sill and the off‑side rear sill has been documented in every test since 2022, indicating ongoing corrosion. A buyer should therefore inspect the steering rack for play in the inner joint, examine the condition of the coil springs and suspension bushes for cracks or excessive wear, verify the integrity of the brake discs and pads, assess tyre tread depth and edge wear, and check the sills and chassis for rust penetration. Particular attention to the rear exhaust mounting, position lamps and any signs of binding brakes is advisable, as these items have repeatedly appeared on the MOT record.