Peugeot 307: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was recorded as a failure area in 9.6% of Peugeot 307 MOT tests — 26,811 tests out of 279,283. It shows up most on 2001 and 2003 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3,639 | 10.1% |
| 2002 | 15,079 | 9.9% |
| 2003 | 24,587 | 10.8% |
| 2004 | 36,220 | 9.9% |
| 2005 | 45,853 | 9.6% |
| 2006 | 65,723 | 9.9% |
| 2007 | 69,285 | 8.9% |
| 2008 | 15,897 | 9.0% |
| 2009 | 2,630 | 9.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.