Peugeot 307 S HDI (2003)
2003 Peugeot 307 S HDI
CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2003 Peugeot 307 S HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2003 Peugeot 307 S HDI diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 56.5%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals a reliability concern for buyers. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the issue—the failures are routine wear items rather than serious structural problems.
At 152,900 miles median, these cars are running hard for their age and mileage loads the dice against them, yet they're averaging only 0.55 failures per test, suggesting repairs tend to be straightforward and inexpensive when things do go wrong. Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist to catch common wear-related issues early, and factor in that you're more likely than not to need at least minor work done within the first year of ownership.
What to check before buying a 2003 Peugeot 307 S 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%) | 111 | 56.4% | 0.55 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Peugeot 307 S 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 2003 Peugeot 307 S HDI vehicles fall between 133,383 and 169,327 miles.
2003 Peugeot 307 S HDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (19% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2021.
MOT History Averages
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