Peugeot 307: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Of the 279,283 Peugeot 307 MOT tests in this dataset, 9.5% recorded at least one body, structure & corrosion failure. It shows up most on 2003 and 2004 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3,639 | 10.6% |
| 2002 | 15,079 | 10.6% |
| 2003 | 24,587 | 11.4% |
| 2004 | 36,220 | 12.2% |
| 2005 | 45,853 | 10.2% |
| 2006 | 65,723 | 7.8% |
| 2007 | 69,285 | 8.7% |
| 2008 | 15,897 | 8.2% |
| 2009 | 2,630 | 6.3% |
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.