2007 Peugeot 307 1.6L Petrol · FP07 XPM

The Peugeot 307 passed its most recent MOT on 31 May 2024 at 119,913 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it currently roadworthy on paper. The maintenance trend shows a clean final outcome, though the preceding twelve months exposed administrative or presentation faults that forced two failed tests before the pass. The record gives no advisories or worn-component flags across any entry, so the trend reads as stable rather than worsening once the 2024 re-tests cleared. At roughly 6,311 miles per year, the odometer sits in the expected band for a 2007 car of this type. The gap between the 1 November 2022 pass at 111,062 miles and the 21 November 2023 failure at 116,858 miles shows about 5,796 miles covered in that year, a normal rate. From November 2023 to May 2024 the car added only 3,055 miles, ending at 119,913, so use stayed light in the final pre-sale period. The DVSA data is sparse, with every entry showing no defects recorded, which limits what we can infer about consumable wear or hidden corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, as the MOT record never listed advisories that would reveal incipient wear. The two 2024 failures at 119,692 and 116,858 miles with no defects logged suggest the car may have failed on documentation, lighting, or plate issues rather than mechanical fault, but this remains unconfirmed by the bare record. Check underneath for structural rust and exhaust integrity given the vehicle's nineteen-year age. Previous keepers appear to have kept the car lightly used and presented it for test without major flagged defects, yet the repeated 2024 failures hint at sloppy pre-test preparation rather than neglect of core mechanics. Verify service history and confirm the reason codes for the 2023 and 2024 failures before purchase.