2007 Peugeot 307 1.6L Petrol · KS07 FLJ

This 2007 Peugeot 307 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 27 June 2025 at 201,098 miles passed, but the record shows a clear pattern of recurring suspension wear and windscreen damage rather than a stable or improving trend. The tester flagged a cracked front windscreen and a malfunctioning front position lamp at that latest inspection. A year earlier, on 21 June 2024 at 188,521 miles, the car failed with an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and a split offside front outer CV boot. Both defects were rectified before the pass on 25 June 2024, yet the underlying theme of front suspension wear persists across multiple tests. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,584 miles per year. However, the gap between the July 2023 test at 178,177 miles and the June 2024 test at 188,526 miles shows an unusually rapid 10,349-mile jump in under twelve months, suggesting heavier use during that period. The subsequent rise to 201,098 miles by June 2025 represents another sharp increase of 12,572 miles in a single year. This accelerated wear profile places greater stress on consumable components and demands closer scrutiny of items that degrade with use rather than age alone. Buyers should inspect the front suspension thoroughly. The repeated advisories for worn lower suspension arm inner bushes on both sides, combined with the 2024 failure for a worn ball joint and split CV boot, point to a car that has endured significant front-end stress. Check for uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inner edges, and listen for knocking or clunking over speed bumps. The offside front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit in July 2023, and the nearside rear tyre had a nail puncture in July 2022, suggesting tyre maintenance has been reactive rather than proactive. The windscreen damage appearing in both 2024 and 2025 tests is another concern. A cracked screen that does not yet affect the driver's view can deteriorate over time, especially with temperature changes and road vibration. Examine the full length of the screen for fresh chips or spreading cracks. The headlamp lenses have also shown a recurring haze or product build-up since at least 2022, which reduces night-time visibility even if not severe enough to fail the test. Finally, the deteriorated rear exhaust box flagged in 2022 may have worsened; check for blowing exhaust noise and visible corrosion at the rear silencer.