2014 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · FH14 ETX

The most recent MOT, passed on 21 December 2024 at 267,486 miles, was preceded by a failure just two days earlier on 19 December 2024 at 267,390 miles. That failure flagged a parking brake inoperative on both sides and efficiency below requirements, alongside worn rear pads, binding rear brakes, and a corroded nearside front coil spring. The pass two days later confirms those specific faults were rectified, yet the tester still recorded a catalogue of advisories. These include a defective lower gearbox mounting, both front outer CV boots severely deteriorated and leaking, a corroded nearside front coil spring, worn rear brake discs, a twisted offside front brake hose, worn suspension bushes, and leaf spring shackle wear. The maintenance trend is not improving. The vehicle presents as one where critical safety items are repaired only to pass the test, while underlying mechanical deterioration and corrosion are left to accumulate. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained, heavy commercial use. Covering roughly 22,290 miles per year on average, the van has clocked 70,906 miles in the last three years alone, jumping from 196,580 miles in January 2022 to 267,486 miles by December 2024. This is not a vehicle that has been sitting idle. The high annual mileage places accelerated stress on consumables, drivetrain components, and structural mounts, yet the advisory trail suggests reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The gearbox mounting defect appeared in the December 2024 tests and remains unresolved, a common wear point on high-mileage vans that often gets ignored until it causes vibration or driveline stress. A buyer inspecting this Boxer in person should focus on the structural and mechanical weak points the MOT record repeatedly exposes. The corroded nearside front coil spring is a serious concern, particularly on a heavy-duty van that may routinely carry loads. Spring fracture at speed is a real risk if corrosion has progressed beneath the surface. Both front CV boots were leaking grease severely at the last test, meaning joint contamination and imminent failure are likely unless recently replaced, though the mileage suggests the entire driveshaft assemblies may be due for renewal. The twisted offside front brake hose and binding offside rear caliper point to uneven braking forces, which combined with worn rear discs and pads indicate the braking system has been neglected between tests rather than maintained on schedule. The worn lower suspension arm bushes on both sides, play in the nearside front ball joint, and leaf spring shackle wear all point to a front end that will feel vague and unpredictable, particularly under emergency braking or on uneven roads. The defective lower gearbox mounting should be inspected immediately, as a collapsed mount can stress the gearbox output shaft, exhaust hoses, and clutch system. Given the van's age and mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion to the chassis rails, outriggers, and sills is essential. The MOT tests only scratch the surface of structural integrity, and a vehicle working this hard for this long often hides its worst corrosion beneath load-bearing panels.