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2002 Peugeot 307 2.0L Diesel · HT51 ABX

HT51 ABX

2002 Peugeot 307 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 126,810 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024.

Make & Model
PEUGEOT 307
Year / Origin
2002 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Aug 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
126,810 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Aug 2024
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean record over the last three testing cycles. The most recent inspection conducted on 17 August 2023 at 126,810 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure just two miles prior on the same day. This suggests the vehicle is currently meeting the minimum legal requirements for road use with no recurring mechanical failures or structural weaknesses identified in the official DVSA data. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,284 miles per annum. Between August 2021 at 122,507 miles and August 2023 at 126,810 miles, the car covered only 4,303 miles over two years. This consistent, low-intensity usage indicates minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in rubber components, seals, and hoses which are not always captured by mileage alone. While the history history lacks recorded adviseories or faults, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection focusing on areas prone to corrosion and dry rot. Given the age of the Peugeot 307, verify the structural integrity of the rear arches, sills, and floorpan for surface rust. The low mileage necessitates a check of the way bushes for cracking and the braking system for seizing, as vehicles that sit for periods often develop sticky calipers or corroded brake discs that may not trigger a failure despite passing the MOT test.
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HT51 ABX Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2023
  • 126,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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HT51 ABX MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Peugeot 307 (HT51 ABX) between August 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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HT51 ABX Mileage History

  1. 19/08/2022124,273 mi
  2. 25/08/2022124,286 mi+13 mi
  3. 17/08/2023126,808 mi+2,522 mi
  4. 17/08/2023126,810 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,552 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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