2007 Peugeot 307 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 69,285 MOT tests, the 2007 Peugeot 307 recorded a 69.6% pass rate. That is 3.6 percentage points worse than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.5% of tests against 15.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp and joints — position lamp alone was recorded 6,717 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 34.3% versus 16.7%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 29.7% fail against 31.6% for diesel, a 1.9-point gap across 69,283 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 33.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.5% | 14,235 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.2% | 10,517 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.9% | 6,140 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.7% | 6,018 |
| 5 | Steering | 7.0% | 4,834 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.5% | 4,514 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 6,717 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 4,833 |
| 3 | Joints | 4,383 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 4,000 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 3,908 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 3,439 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 33.2% | 23,030 |
| 2 | Tyres | 31.5% | 21,836 |
| 3 | Suspension | 31.4% | 21,759 |
| 4 | Other defects | 24.5% | 16,977 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 21.1% | 14,647 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 14.3% | 9,907 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 681 | 16.7% |
| 30-60k | 7,878 | 23.2% |
| 60-90k | 20,910 | 29.1% |
| 90-120k | 21,791 | 31.9% |
| 120-150k | 12,108 | 33.5% |
| 150k+ | 5,844 | 34.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 43,237 | 29.7% |
| Diesel | 26,046 | 31.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,621 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | 16,734 | 29.8% |
| 2023 | 13,653 | 30.9% |
| 2024 | 10,510 | 31.1% |
| 2025 | 7,767 | 30.9% |
What to check before buying a 2007 307
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 20.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (20.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (15.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (8.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Peugeot 307s pass their MOT?
69.6% of the 69,285 2007 Peugeot 307 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Peugeot 307?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.5% of tests, followed by suspension (15.2%).
Does the 2007 307 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 0-30k band to 34.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 69,285 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.