2007 Peugeot 307 2.0L Petrol · ML07 OSM

A clear pattern of front suspension and drivetrain wear defines this Peugeot 307, with two MOT failures recorded in 2023 and 2025 centring on the same vulnerable areas. The most recent test on 7 October 2025 was a pass, but it followed a fail just eight days earlier on 29 September 2025, which flagged an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, split CV boots on both front drive shafts, and a perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. Earlier in 2024, the nearside and offside front outer CV boots were again noted as split, and in March 2023 the vehicle failed on a loose offside track rod end, missing steering rack gaiters, and a fluid-leaking nearside rear shock absorber. The suspension and steering components of this car have therefore required attention across multiple consecutive test cycles, suggesting that age-related wear on the front axle geometry is a recurring mechanical concern rather than an isolated repair. With 107,755 miles accumulated over roughly 19 years, the average annual mileage is around 5,671 miles, which is notably low for the vehicle's age. Such low usage often means long periods of standing, which can accelerate deterioration of rubber boots, gaiters, brake discs, and flexible hoses through lack of regular movement. There are also visible gaps in the MOT history, with no tests recorded between February 2022 and March 2023, indicating that the car was either off the road during that period or the records were not submitted. Mechanically, low annual mileage on an older vehicle typically places greater strain on consumables that degrade through age rather than use, particularly polyurethane bushes, rubber CV boots, flexible brake hoses, and shock absorbers, all of which feature prominently in this Peugeot's recent test record. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension and drivetrain should be the primary focus of any physical inspection. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front axle over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which would indicate further wear in the anti-roll bar linkages, ball joints, or lower suspension arms. On a test drive, any vibration through the steering wheel, particularly during acceleration or cornering, would suggest failing CV joints following the documented split boots, while a clunk or slack in the steering may point to deterioration of the track rod ends. Inspect the inner wheel arches and under-bonnet areas for fresh oil residue around the rear shock absorbers and steering rack gaiters, as the 2023 test recorded a leaking shock and missing gaiters, both of which allow dirt ingress that accelerates wear on the internal components. The braking system also warrants close attention given the recurring advisories. Pitted and corroded brake discs were noted in 2020 and 2022, with the rear discs highlighted as in poor condition and the braking system judged as only just meeting requirements in 2023. On a test drive, any judder through the brake pedal, pulling to either side under heavy braking, or a soft or spongy pedal feel could indicate that the discs require machining or replacement. A slight chafe on the nearside rear brake hose was recorded as recently as 2023, so inspect the flexible brake pipes along their full length for cracking, swelling, or corrosion, particularly where they pass through the axle mounting points. Finally, verify the condition of the rear tyres, as the nearside rear was flagged as worn close to the legal limit in 2025, and check for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear on the rear axle, which on this model is often linked to worn rear shock absorbers or weakened coil springs.