2020 Peugeot 3008 1.5L Diesel · FD69 OSY

The 2020 Peugeot 3008 holds a current MOT that passed on 3 January 2025 at 84,477 miles, but the certificate carries two advisories for both front tyres worn close to legal limits and worn on the edges. The maintenance trend over the full record is broadly stable, with two entirely clean passes in January 2023 and January 2024, followed by this most recent pass where only tyre condition drew attention. No braking, suspension, exhaust, or structural defects have been flagged across any of the three recorded tests, which suggests the core mechanical systems have remained sound. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of heavier use. Between 27 January 2023 at 39,818 miles and 12 January 2024 at 62,485 miles, the car covered 22,667 miles in just under twelve months. That rate of roughly 1,900 miles per month is well above the UK average and points to sustained motorway or long-distance commuting use. From January 2024 to January 2025, the car added a further 21,992 miles, confirming the pattern held steady rather than being a one-off spike. High mileage at this age accelerates wear on consumables and places greater demand on suspension bushes, brake discs, and drivetrain mounts, even if the MOT record itself remains largely clean. The two front tyre advisories in the most recent test deserve attention. Edge wear on both nearside and offside fronts suggests possible misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or damaged tracking geometry rather than simple under-inflation. A buyer should have the front suspension and steering linkage inspected for play, and a four-wheel alignment check carried out before committing. Uneven tyre wear on a high-mileage vehicle with otherwise clean MOTs often points to deferred minor maintenance rather than catastrophic failure, but ignoring it will shorten tyre life and can affect handling stability at speed. Beyond the tyres, the mileage and age combination warrants a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around subframes, suspension mounting points, and the exhaust system. Brake disc thickness and pad condition should be verified against wear limits, as sustained high-speed driving accelerates braking component degradation. The absence of MOT defects is reassuring, but the sheer volume of miles covered in recent years means a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains a sensible precaution.