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Peugeot 306

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,997 cc

V42 BFEMOT history

V42 BFE is a red diesel Peugeot 306 first used on 10 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 197,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
197,179 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 BFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
306
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 BFE was last recorded at 197,179 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 4,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,323 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,856 miles
Average per year
7,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,179 miles
  • 2024 – 192,323 miles
  • 2023 – 186,874 miles
  • 2022 – 180,761 miles
  • 2021 – 175,593 miles
  • 2020 – 172,197 miles
  • 2019 – 167,457 miles
  • 2018 – 163,223 miles
  • 2017 – 158,798 miles
  • 2016 – 153,771 miles
  • 2015 – 148,390 miles
  • 2014 – 145,093 miles
  • 2013 – 142,579 miles
  • 2012 – 136,241 miles
  • 2011 – 130,564 miles
  • 2010 – 123,975 miles
  • 2009 – 117,541 miles
  • 2008 – 94,724 miles
  • 2007 – 58,367 miles
  • 2006 – 52,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,179 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted --- o/s is damaged

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency has just met the limit

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Has sill covers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,179 miles (+4,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    197,179 miles
    Test number
    235610011894
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted --- o/s is damaged

  2. Pass192,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    192,323 miles
    Test number
    148882130562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam aim incorrect
    • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted (o/s is damaged)

  3. Fail192,318 miles (+5,444)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,318 miles
    Test number
    252670706760
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged split (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam aim incorrect
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement border line (bush soaked in oil) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted (o/s is damaged)

  4. Pass186,874 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,874 miles
    Test number
    686548488014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  5. Fail186,874 miles (+6,113)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,874 miles
    Test number
    112249494851
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  6. Pass180,761 miles (+5,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,761 miles
    Test number
    881952396740
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive border line (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted ( o/s sill cover damaged )
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has just met the limit

  7. Pass175,593 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,593 miles
    Test number
    973773392839
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has just met the limit

  8. Fail175,590 miles (+3,393)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,590 miles
    Test number
    188621288969
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe connecting to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer connecting to center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has just met the limit

  9. Pass172,197 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    172,197 miles
    Test number
    965225354788
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has just met the limit -- may need attention

  10. Fail172,196 miles (+4,739)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,196 miles
    Test number
    291695030371
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent and rubbing against strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has just met the limit -- may need attention

  11. Pass167,457 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    167,457 miles
    Test number
    613481648269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has just met the limit

  12. Fail167,394 miles (+4,171)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,394 miles
    Test number
    832913654014
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has just met the limit

  13. Pass163,223 miles (+4,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,223 miles
    Test number
    923221390872
    • AdvisoryOil leak underside rear of engine area

  14. Pass158,798 miles (+5,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,798 miles
    Test number
    662313075054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass153,771 miles (+5,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    153,771 miles
    Test number
    129357437618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass148,390 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,390 miles
    Test number
    436404365041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail148,020 miles (+2,927)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,020 miles
    Test number
    756684355085
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass145,093 miles (+2,514)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    145,093 miles
    Test number
    147825364080
    • NoteBolt missing from drivers seat squab frame, seatbelt mountings not affected, seat security not significantly reduced
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring some components from view

  19. Pass142,579 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    142,579 miles
    Test number
    168361173473
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNo 2 injector seal leaking

  20. Fail142,579 miles (+6,338)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,579 miles
    Test number
    736481273034
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNo 2 injector seal leaking

  21. Pass136,241 miles (+5,677)1 advisory9 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,241 miles
    Test number
    656706652065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust is smokey
    • NoteFront wiper blades are smeary and noisey
    • NoteOffside front seat base is loose and has play
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn/wearing bold outer edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering oil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads are wearing thin
    • NoteSpare wheel carrier is loose, no spare wheel fitted
    • NoteSpare wheel fitted offside front

  22. Pass130,564 miles (+6,589)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    130,564 miles
    Test number
    198720171459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside indicator - slightly faulty operation - switch
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass123,975 miles (+6,434)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    123,975 miles
    Test number
    633470750049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers seat a little loose

  24. Pass117,541 miles (+22,817)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    117,541 miles
    Test number
    764293379022
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted - can't check for leaks
    • NoteSideskirts fitted - can't check for corrosion

  25. Pass94,724 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,724 miles
    Test number
    922400178076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both sills

  26. Fail94,724 miles (+36,357)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,724 miles
    Test number
    311420278044
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both sills

  27. Pass58,367 miles (+5,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,367 miles
    Test number
    220931377086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass52,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    924991966001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 BFE

Does V42 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 BFE expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 BFE?
The MOT on V42 BFE expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 BFE done?
V42 BFE was recorded at 197,179 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 7,584 miles a year.
Has V42 BFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 BFE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V42 BFE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V42 BFE find?
V42 BFE passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers, and 1 more.

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