2015 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · CE65 FJO

A pattern of recurring brake, tyre and under-bonnet advisories, punctuated by two MOT failures in the last two test cycles, defines the mechanical picture of this 2015 Peugeot Boxer. The most recent test on 19 September 2025 produced both a Pass and a Fail recorded on the same date, with the failure centred on an offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover that had deteriorated sufficiently to allow ingress of dirt — a Major category defect under section 2.1.3 (g) (ii). The same test also carried advisories for perished rear tyres on both sides and a non-excessive oil leak, mirroring the tyre ageing theme that has run through several recent examinations. Looking back across the record, the 2024 cycle failed on an inoperative nearside front position lamp, while 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 all returned clean passes — though every one of those passes carried advisory items. The trajectory is therefore not one of deteriorating roadworthiness so much as a chronic pattern of marginal consumables and trim-level defects that have, on two occasions, crossed into outright failure territory. Recorded mileage stands at 78,054 miles across an 11-year life, equating to roughly 7,100 miles per annum on average, which is broadly typical for a light commercial of this age and not suggestive of either heavy commercial abuse or extended periods of standing. There are no significant gaps between annual tests — every year from 2020 through 2025 is represented on the DVSA record — which means wear-related findings can be tracked consistently. The fairly even annual accumulation implies steady working use rather than a single long-distance trip inflating the odometer, so component wear should be broadly proportional to the mileage shown. That said, commercial vehicles of this type are typically run harder in terms of brake and clutch cycling than the headline mileage alone might suggest, and the advisories on brake pads and discs recorded from 2020 onwards are consistent with that kind of duty cycle. For a prospective buyer, the priority mechanical items are those that recurred or escalated across the record. The 2025 Major for the offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover is the most consequential recent finding; on a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, check for uneven tyre wear on the offside front that would suggest the joint has already been contaminated, and feel for any play or vagueness in the steering, particularly when turning lock to lock at parking speeds. The persistent brake pad advisories — front pads noted at roughly 2 mm left in 2021 and rear pads at 3 mm in 2022 alongside lipped rear discs — indicate that the braking system has been on a steady wear curve. Verify pedal feel is firm without excessive travel, check the rear discs on a visual inspection for a pronounced outer lip indicating further wear, and confirm there is no judder under braking that would point to disc warping. The oil leak advisory noted in 2025 should be investigated for its source, as Boxer oil leaks commonly originate from the cam cover gasket, sump, or injector leak-off pipe unions. Tyre condition is the third thread to pull on. Both rear tyres were flagged as perished in 2025, having been acceptable on the 2024 test, which suggests the sidewalls have aged rapidly — common on light commercials that spend time parked in sunlight. Inspect the sidewalls for cracking and check the production date stamps, and confirm the fronts are not also approaching the end of their service life, as the 2024 test recorded edge wear on all three tyres flagged. Beyond these recorded items, the seat belt buckle advisory from 2024 should be checked for correct latch and release action on both front positions, and a walkaround should confirm all position lamps function. Finally, given the vehicle's commercial background, examine the underside for any corrosion to brake lines, the subframe and the suspension arms — areas not always recorded as advisories until they become serious — and listen for any transmission whine or clutch slip on a loaded test drive if a payload can be arranged.