2004 Peugeot 307 2.0L Petrol · LR54 AET

The vehicle's maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical condition, characterized by an increasing frequency of failures and a growing list of complex defects. While the most recent test on 2 August 2024 at 140,666 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle required significant remedial work following a heavy failure just days prior on 29 July 2024. That failure highlighted critical issues including an inoperative engine MIL, imbalanced braking across both axles, and a parking brake efficiency below 50%. The presence of recurring advisories for worn suspension bushes and a corroded offside rear brake pipe suggests that while immediate safety failures are being addressed, underlying degradation is persisting. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with the mileage progressing from 101,588 in November 2017 to 140,666 in August 2024. There are no significant gaps in the data that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the increasing density of failures in the last three years indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase of higher maintenance requirements common for a 22-year-old Peugeot. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and drivetrain components. The MOT history shows a chronic issue with constant velocity boots splitting, with faults recorded in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. This pattern suggests either frequent component failure or inadequate replacement quality. Furthermore, the June 2023 test flagged excessive corrosion on the offside front suspension component mounting area near the inner sill, which represents a serious structural risk. This area requires close scrutiny for signs of advancing rot that could compromise the vehicle's structural integrity. The braking system and exhaust also demand attention. The tester flagged imbalanced brakes and low parking brake efficiency in July 2024, and previous tests in 2021, 2022, and 2023 noted exhaust leaks and thin brake pads. Given the history of exhaust emission failures and the recent advisory regarding a corroded brake pipe, a buyer should verify the condition of the entire braking circuit and the integrity of the exhaust system to ensure no further leaks or corrosion-related failures are imminent.