2014 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · EO63 DHV

The vehicle shows a history of consistent annual testing but recent failures indicate deferred maintenance on specific wear components. In the most recent test on 15 December 2025 at 83,347 miles, the Boxer passed five days after an initial failure. While the owner addressed the inoperative headlamp and registration plate lamp, the tester still flagged significant wear on the front inner suspension arm bushes on both sides and perishing across three tyres. The presence of cracking on the nearside rear and both front-side front tyres suggests the rubber is degrading due to age rather than just tread wear, despite the relatively low annual mileage. At 12 years old with 83,347 miles, the vehicle averages approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial van of this age. The record reveals a stable period between 2020 and late 2023 where no defects were recorded during annual inspections. However, the failure in December 2023 at 74,576 miles due to an inoperative engine malfunction light and a critically thin nearside rear brake pad suggests that mechanical issues are sometimes only addressed when prompted by a failure. The oil leak noted in December 2022 at 65,164 miles was described as non-excessive, but continued monitoring of engine seals is necessary. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the worn bushes identified in the December 2025 test will likely affect steering precision and lead to uneven tyre wear. The perishing of the tyres indicates they are nearing the end of their structural life regardless of how much tread depth remains. Given that the last MOT was conducted over eighteen months ago as of July 2026, the vehicle is currently overdue for its annual test, and a thorough inspection of the structural integrity and braking system is required to ensure no new corrosion has developed since the last recorded pass.