PEUGEOT EXPERT2014 · 1.6L DIESEL

The 2014 Peugeot Expert passed its most recent MOT on 24 March 2026 at 119,791 miles, but the maintenance trend is deteriorating rather than stable. That test flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front outer CV joint constant velocity boot, both front tyres worn to the legal limit, and an inoperative offside registration plate lamp. The CV boot defect is a recurring fault, having appeared identically in the November 2024 test at 115,772 miles, suggesting it was not rectified and has now worsened over roughly 4,000 miles of continued use. Repeated advisories on both front tyres wearing to the legal limit and then reappearing in subsequent tests point to uneven wear patterns, likely from misalignment, worn suspension geometry, or neglected tyre rotation. A clean pass in November 2023 at 103,287 miles with no defects recorded shows the van was in reasonable order not long ago, but the subsequent two tests reveal a clear downward trajectory in upkeep. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a twelve-year-old van, averaging just under 10,000 miles per year. The record shows a gap of approximately 13,754 miles between October 2022 at 89,533 miles and November 2023 at 103,287 miles, representing a single year of use. From November 2023 to November 2024 the van covered 12,485 miles, and then only 4,019 miles in the five months leading to the March 2026 test. This recent drop in usage rate could indicate lighter duties or periods of standing, which itself can accelerate corrosion on exhaust components and seize brake calipers through lack of regular use. A buyer should inspect the nearside front CV joint and boot carefully, as a severely deteriorated boot means grease contamination and ingress of road debris, placing the joint at imminent risk of failure and costly driveshaft replacement. The repeated front tyre wear demands a close check of front suspension bushes, tracking alignment, and ball joint condition, particularly given the November 2022 advisory on both front lower suspension arm bushes. Exhaust mounting corrosion flagged in November 2024 should be examined for structural integrity of the system and surrounding bodywork. The headlamp aim defect from the failed November 2024 test may have been corrected for the retest, but verifying correct beam alignment on a headlamp tester is advisable. Brake condition should also be assessed, as low recent mileage combined with standing periods can cause binding calipers and uneven disc corrosion.