Peugeot 307 (2003)
2003 Peugeot 307
CarHunch analysed 59,082 real MOT records for the 2003 Peugeot 307. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Peugeot 307 falls well short of the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 68% compared to the national 80%—and nearly three in ten examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a serious concern for any prospective buyer. Petrol and diesel versions perform similarly poorly, both hovering around 68%, so fuel type won't be your saving grace here.
At 67,000 miles median, these cars aren't particularly high-mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 5.5 failures and 20 advisories per test, suggesting systemic wear rather than just age-related decline. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on braking and suspension systems—the high dangerous-defect rate indicates these are likely problem areas—and expect regular repairs to be part of the ownership experience.
What to check before buying a 2003 Peugeot 307
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.
- ⚠️ 28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (50%) | 29,817 | 68.6% | 5.39 |
| Diesel (50%) | 29,248 | 67.3% | 5.55 |
| LPG (0%) | 8 | 66.9% | 5.5 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 83.3% | 0.83 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 71.1% | 4 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Peugeot 307 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 vehicles fall between 54,049 and 81,175 miles.
2003 Peugeot 307 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,305 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Peugeot 307
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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95.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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92.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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80.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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73.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48%
Horn not working
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46.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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45.7%
Oil leak
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39.7%
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.
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