2016 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · NV16 AAZ

A clean bill of roadworthiness across the most recent two tests anchors this Peugeot Boxer's history, though a closer inspection of the complete record reveals a single but clear mechanical event that any prospective buyer should understand. The vehicle passed its April 2026 and April 2025 MOT tests with no advisories or defects recorded, suggesting that on the date of examination the steering, suspension, braking system, emissions, lighting, and structural components met the minimum statutory standards. However, the 2024 test recorded a minor windscreen wiper defect and an advisory for the rear brake disc showing wear and pitting, and an earlier 2023 test resulted in a failure due to both headlamp aim projections sitting too high, alongside the same minor windscreen damage noted on the same day under a separate pass entry. The headlamp aim failure is a presentable defect rather than a structural concern, and the trend across the two most recent examinations is one of stability with no recurring component flagged. Annual mileage of roughly 10,445 miles across this ten-year-old commercial platform is broadly consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of its type and age, indicating a steady accumulation that aligns with regular commercial or utility duty rather than long-term storage or extreme high-mileage operation. The MOT history shows consistent year-on-year testing from 2023 through 2026 with no notable gaps, which means the recorded mileage is well-correlated with the test history and there are no extended periods off the road that might raise concerns about fluid degradation, seized brake calipers, or perished rubber components. The cumulative 104,454 miles is a significant figure for a Boxer of this vintage, and mechanically this level of use places proportionate wear on suspension bushes, engine and gearbox mounts, clutch components, and general chassis hardware, even when no specific advisories have been raised against those items in the recorded MOT data. For a prospective buyer, the specific components flagged in the record deserve focused attention during any physical inspection and test drive. The 2024 advisory concerning rear brake disc wear and pitting indicates that the disc surface had begun to deteriorate, and a test drive should include repeated medium-to-firm brake applications from speed to check for pedal judder, vibration through the pedal under sustained effort, or any grinding or pulsing sensation that would suggest the disc has now worn beyond serviceable thickness or developed hot spots. The 2023 headlamp aim failure on both sides is worth verifying by simply observing the beam pattern on a wall in low light conditions, as incorrectly set headlamps reduce forward visibility and can result in an immediate MOT failure. The minor windscreen damage recorded in both 2023 and 2024 should be inspected to confirm it remains outside the driver's primary sweep area and has not propagated into a longer crack. Beyond the items specifically recorded, a vehicle of this age and mileage warrants a hands-on assessment of areas that MOT testing does not fully cover. The test drive should include driving over uneven surfaces and speed humps at low speed to listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, or top mounts, and to detect any rear suspension sag or harshness over undulating roads. Steering should be checked for wandering, pulling to one side under braking, or any slackness at the straight-ahead position, as commercial vehicles of this mileage commonly develop wear in track rod ends and steering joints. The underside should be examined for any fresh oil residues from the engine, gearbox, or differential, and the coolant and brake fluid should be inspected for colour and clarity, given that the vehicle has covered substantial mileage without any recorded fluid-related advisories. Finally, confirm that the rear brake disc wear flagged in 2024 has been addressed through replacement or machined finish, as an advisory item left unattended will progress toward an MOT failure as the disc thins further.