2007 Peugeot 307 1.6L Diesel · LS57 UAX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred attention regarding suspension and steering components. While the most recent test in December 2023 at 126,228 miles passed, it carried advisories for a worn nearside rear suspension bush and a deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage. This follows a multi-year pattern where suspension arm bushes were flagged in nearly every annual inspection, suggesting that the owner only addresses these components when they approach a failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 126,228 miles represents a consistent usage of approximately 6,600 miles per year. The data shows a steady progression between tests, with roughly 9,600 miles covered between December 2022 and December 2023. However, the vehicle is now overdue for its annual MOT, as the last test took place eighteen months ago in December 2023. This gap in the record increases the risk that unmonitored rubber components or mechanical parts have deteriorated since the last professional inspection. A buyer must closely inspect the front steering and suspension assembly, as steering rack inner joints were flagged for play as early as 2020 and have not appeared to have been replaced. The history shows a fractured nearside front coil spring during the 2021 failure, which indicates high stress or significant age wear on the front-end geometry. Furthermore, the recurring mentions of pitted and scored brake discs across all axles suggest that the braking system is prone to corrosion or suffers from infrequent use. A thorough physical check for the oil leak noted in 2021 is also essential to ensure it has not escalated into a significant mechanical failure.