2017 Peugeot 308 2.0L Diesel · FD17 AEJ

The Peugeot 308 holds a current roadworthy confirmation from the 29 May 2025 MOT test at 126,074 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend across the five available entries stays stable with no mechanical advisories. On 27 May 2025 the car failed at 126,066 miles with no defects logged, then passed two days later. The same sequence occurred in May 2024: a 29 May fail at 111,399 miles with no faults noted, followed by a 30 May pass at 111,400 miles. These repeated fail-pass pairs without recorded defects indicate administrative or documentation anomalies, not escalating wear. Odometer readings show sustained high use for a 2017 model. The 30 May 2023 test captured 95,634 miles. Twelve months later the 30 May 2024 examination showed 111,400 miles, a 15,766-mile increment. By the 29 May 2025 test the clock read 126,074 miles, adding 14,674 miles. Such consistency implies regular long-distance commuting rather than prolonged standing. The sparse record contains only annual tests, all clear of advisories, yet the twin fails suggest the prior keeper let the certificate lapse or presented the vehicle early without addressing a non-mechanical blocker. Prospective buyers must still scrutinise components that high mileage degrades even when MOT sheets stay blank. Inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or collapse. Measure brake disc thickness and check for binding calipers after a road test. Assess subframe and sill corrosion, and confirm exhaust emissions under load. The tester flagged nothing, but latent wear in steering joints or drivetrain mounts will not surface on a stationary inspection. The unexplained failures warrant a request for full DVSA failure codes and matching service history. Verify cambelt replacement, fluid changes, and clutch condition given the 14,000-mile yearly average. A clean MOT trajectory at this mileage does not guarantee proactive maintenance; it may simply reflect minimal statutory scrutiny.