Peugeot 307 LX HDI (2002)
2002 Peugeot 307 LX HDI
CarHunch analysed 277 real MOT records for the 2002 Peugeot 307 LX HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Peugeot 307 is a genuine reliability concern: just 32.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, making it one of the more troublesome cars of its age. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent, but buyers should expect roughly two-thirds of these cars will need work before they're roadworthy.
At 145,000 miles median mileage, these are heavily used examples, and the failures reflect typical age-related wear rather than design flaws—suspension, exhaust, and braking issues dominate rather than catastrophic engine problems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate repairs, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a diesel specialist, and factor in regular maintenance costs over ownership.
What to check before buying a 2002 Peugeot 307 LX HDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 274 | 32% | 0.37 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 89.7% | 0.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Peugeot 307 LX HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Peugeot 307 LX HDI vehicles fall between 116,558 and 175,329 miles.
2002 Peugeot 307 LX HDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (11% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2024.
MOT History Averages
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