2013 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · MJ13 AAZ

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a worsening trend in mechanical wear and reactive maintenance. While it passed its latest test in February 2026 at 122,392 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior. The tester identified significant play in the offside front steering rack inner joints and excessive wear on the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. These recurring issues with steering and suspension components suggest that the owner is only addressing the bare minimum repairs required to pass the MOT test rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 13 years old, the mileage of 122,392 miles represents an average usage of approximately 9,400 miles per year, which is typical for a domestic vehicle. However, the data shows a sharp decline in mechanical integrity following the 2020 inspection. Between 2020 and early 2026, the car accumulated over 55,000 miles, during which a series of failures related to exhaust components, ball joints, and bushings emerged. The gap between 2021 and 2023 tests shows a period of relative stability, but the recent frequency of failures indicates that the vehicle is now entering a phase of accelerated degradation where components are failing rapidly. A prospective buyer must scrutinise the front end geometry and steering system, as the record shows repeated issues with ball joints, drag links, and steering rack internals. The consistent mention of tyres worn uneven on the edges in 2024 and 2026 suggests potential alignment issues or worn shock absorbers that mask deeper suspension faults. Additionally, the exhaust system has been a recurring point of failure with defective mountings and silencers, indicating structural corrosion of the exhaust line. The frequent presence of perished tyres and worn brake discs further reinforces a lack of attention to basic consumable upkeep until they reach a failure threshold.