2018 Peugeot Boxer 2.0L Diesel · CE68 ADZ

The 2026‑01‑15 MOT at 266,055 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle is presently roadworthy. However, the preceding January 2026 test at 266,047 miles showed a parking‑brake efficiency below 50 % and a failure, indicating that the recent success follows a corrective action rather than a stable condition. The mileage trajectory is irregular for an eight‑year‑old Boxer. After the 2024 pass at 123,119 miles, the next test in November 2023 recorded 122,709 miles, a modest gain of 410 miles in six months. By January 2025 the odometer had risen to 148,973 miles, adding 26,264 miles in four months, and the 2026 test added another 218,082 miles in just over a year, reflecting rapid usage that outpaces the average 33,257 miles per year expected for its age. Recurring observations point to specific mechanical concerns that a buyer should verify in person. The parking‑brake efficiency shortfall and repeated binding of the near‑side and off‑side service brakes suggest worn calipers or seized pistons. Persistent corrosion of the floor/supporting panel, first noted in the 2023 failure, indicates possible structural rust that may affect chassis integrity. Play in the steering‑rack inner joint and worn suspension bushes or coil springs, highlighted in earlier tests, imply suspension wear that could affect handling. Frequent tyre‑edge wear and near‑legal tread depths on multiple positions show that tyre replacement has been deferred, while thin brake pads and binding rear brakes signal impending brake‑system failure. A prospective buyer should therefore inspect the parking‑brake operation, examine brake binding and pad thickness, assess suspension bushes, coil springs and steering‑rack joint play, and look for rust on the floor and supporting panels. Confirming that the recent MOT addressed these items and that the vehicle’s current condition matches the pass will be essential before purchase.