2021 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · CF70 KGA

A clean MOT record and a return to pass status within days of the most recent test, dated 20 August 2025, establish the Boxer as mechanically compliant for road use at the time of inspection. There are no advisories, structural corrosion entries, or component-level defects logged across the five recorded tests, and both pre-booked failures (in August 2024 and August 2025) were resolved on retest without any documented defect categories, suggesting the issues were minor or administrative rather than indicative of chronic wear. The repeat pattern of failing one day before passing the following test points to advisories being addressed immediately prior to retest, a common scenario with commercial vehicles presented for test with known advisories rectified just in time. The overall roadworthiness picture is therefore one of consistent compliance rather than declining condition. Recorded mileage of 50,390 miles against a five-year age equates to roughly 10,000 miles per year, which sits squarely within the typical usage band for a Peugeot Boxer of this generation and reflects steady commercial or mixed duty rather than high-intensity fleet operation. The annual accumulation is sufficient to have generated normal wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch components, but not so high as to raise immediate concerns over premature engine, gearbox, or turbocharger fatigue. The gap between the January 2024 test and the August 2024 test, followed by another year to August 2025, indicates the vehicle remained in continuous use throughout the recorded period with no extended lay-up that might have allowed standing-water corrosion in the braking system or seized caliper pistons. Mechanically, this usage profile means the Boxer should still be in the early stages of major component life for suspension bushes, wheel bearings, and driveline mounts. Given the absence of flagged suspension, braking, or steering defects on the MOT record, particular attention during a physical inspection should focus on the front MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar drop links, and lower wishbone bushes, all of which are known wear items on Boxer chassis once mileage passes the 40,000 to 50,000 mark. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for vagueness or imprecise turn-in through the steering that could point to worn top mount bearings or track rod ends. The rear leaf spring shackles and parabolic bushes should also be checked visually for cracking or sagging, as commercial loading accelerates wear on these components even when not flagged at test time. Braking performance warrants a test-drive assessment focused on pedal feel and any pulling under moderate retardation, since no brake-related entries exist on the record and the condition of pads, discs, and flexible hoses will not have been documented since the last service. Pulsation through the steering wheel or a vibrating brake pedal under firm pressure typically indicates front disc warping, a common finding on vans used for frequent stop-start urban work. Under the bonnet, check for oil seepage around the cam cover gasket and the turbocharger oil feed, as Boxer engines of this era are prone to minor oil misting that, while not yet MOT-relevant, can develop into test advisory territory if left unattended. A final under-vehicle check on a ramp, paying particular attention to the rear axle, exhaust mounting rubbers, and the subframe mounting points for any surface corrosion, will complete a sensible evaluation of this otherwise clean and well-utilised commercial Peugeot.