Peugeot 307 (2007)
2007 Peugeot 307
CarHunch analysed 31,479 real MOT records for the 2007 Peugeot 307. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Peugeot 307 falls well short of the UK average, with a 71.3% first-time pass rate compared to 80%—and more concerningly, 41% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point, suggesting significant structural or safety issues that buyers need to investigate thoroughly. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly (72% and 70.3% respectively), so fuel type won't help you find a more reliable example.
At nearly 72,000 miles on average, these 307s are showing their age with an alarming 4.75 failures per vehicle and 23.4 advisories each, pointing to worn components across the board—suspension, brakes, and exhaust systems are likely problem areas. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the chassis and safety-critical systems, and expect imminent repair bills.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2007 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.
- ⚠️ 41.1% 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 (59%) | 18,623 | 72% | 4.7 |
| Diesel (41%) | 12,837 | 70.3% | 4.83 |
| LPG (0%) | 10 | 75.2% | 3.3 |
| Other (0%) | 5 | 73.3% | 0.6 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 86.1% | 2.5 |
| CNG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 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 2007 Peugeot 307 vehicles fall between 47,639 and 73,067 miles.
2007 Peugeot 307 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 5,519 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (19% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 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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72.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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72.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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67.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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61.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.5%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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43.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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43.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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35%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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