2007 Peugeot 307 2.0L Diesel · WL07 AAZ

This 2007 Peugeot 307 presents a roadworthiness picture dominated by modest, easily-resolved defects rather than systemic mechanical deterioration, though the 2026 test contained a notable irregularity in the form of an immediate retest failure following a pass on the same day. On 15 June 2026 the vehicle was recorded as passing with two advisories relating to tyre wear and a binding rear brake, but earlier the same day it failed on a non-working front windscreen washer — a minor item that was subsequently rectified to allow the pass. The intervening tests from 2024 and 2025 were similarly low-drama, with the 2024 pass being entirely defect-free save for a previous brake headlamp bulb failure rectified at the time, and the 2025 pass flagging only a small perished area on a nearside front tyre sidewall. The pattern overall is one of stable roadworthiness with no recurring structural, suspension, or braking advisories accumulating year on year, which is a reasonable indicator for a vehicle of this age, though the small cluster of lighting, washer, and tyre wear items should not be dismissed entirely. Against a nineteen-year lifespan, the recorded mileage of 53,157 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 2,800 miles — substantially below average and consistent with either genuinely light use or extended standing time between MOT tests. While the continuous yearly testing since at least 2024 suggests the vehicle has been kept on the road consistently in recent years, the low mileage bracket raises the familiar concerns associated with cars used primarily for short journeys: brake components are prone to corrosion and seizure, tyres can develop flat spots or sidewall degradation from stationary periods, and undertray/underseal areas may harbour surface corrosion rather than the wear typically seen on high-mileage examples. The recorded nearside rear binding advisory in 2026 is consistent with such low-use corrosion on the caliper slide mechanisms, and the perished tyre sidewall noted in 2025 also aligns with age-related rubber degradation rather than tread wear from mileage. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the specific items the MOT history has flagged. On a test drive, listen for any graunching or dragging from the nearside rear wheel during light braking — a symptom of a binding caliper that the advisory suggests may be developing — and verify the rear wheel rotates freely by hand when jacked. Examine the offside front tyre inner edge closely for uneven wear, as the 2026 advisory specifically identified wear on that edge, which can point to tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushings; any steering pull to one side or uneven tyre wear across all four corners would warrant further investigation. The 2024 headlamp bulb failure and 2026 washer failure both suggest checking all exterior lighting and the washer system function prior to purchase, as these are inexpensive but easily overlooked items. Beyond the flagged defects, a careful appraisal should include a thorough check for corrosion on common Peugeot 307 weak points: the front subframe, rear axle beam, suspension arm bushes, and the brake pipes and fuel lines running along the underbody, as nineteen-year-old rubber and underseal can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars. Lift the boot carpet and check the spare wheel well for damp, inspect the rear battery location for any acid staining or terminal corrosion, and confirm the timing belt and cam belt replacement history independently, as this is a service item not recorded in MOT data. Finally, verify that all tyre sidewalls are free from cracking or perishing given the recurring rubber-age advisories, and budget for a full set of replacement tyres and a brake overhaul if the binding rear brake has progressed since the advisory was issued.