2002 Peugeot 307 1.4L Diesel · FN52 VDV

The Peugeot 307 passed its most recent MOT on 15 August 2023 at 172,670 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the only blemishes being two administrative failures logged on 14 August 2023 at 172,661 miles and 30 August 2022 at 167,308 miles, both showing no defects recorded. These appear to be presentation errors or retests rather than mechanical rejects, so the underlying condition shows no worsening pattern across the available history. The recorded mileage rose from 161,347 miles at the 24 August 2021 test to 167,309 miles by 30 August 2022, then to 172,670 miles by 15 August 2023. That equates to roughly 5,900 and 5,360 miles per year over those intervals, below the lifetime average of about 7,195 miles per year. The data is sparse, with only three annual test cycles present and no advisories or faults flagged at any stage, suggesting either conscientious presentation or light recent use for a 24-year-old vehicle. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural corrosion and suspension bushes, as a clean MOT record on an older Peugeot does not exempt it from age-related rot or worn coil springs. The brake discs and calipers warrant physical measurement despite no binding or imbalance being noted by testers. Verify the exhaust emissions and catalytic converter health in person, since the 2002 2.0-litre HDI units often suffer silent deterioration not captured by a pass with no defects. The twin failure entries one day apart in both 2022 and 2023 imply the keeper booked tests prematurely or the garage issued certificates after minor corrections. This points to routine compliance rather than deferred upkeep. Given the 172,670-mile tally and 24-year lifespan, expect consumable wear on tyres and wiper blades but treat the absence of advisories as reason for caution, not assurance.