2014 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · FJ14 GFG

The 2014 Peugeot Boxer presents a stable and improving maintenance trend as of its most recent MOT. The vehicle passed its February 2027 test at 52,465 miles, following a failure just seven days prior on 20 February 2026 at 52,407 miles. The pre-failure identified three distinct defects: a registration plate lamp circuit fault, an oil leak deemed not excessive, and parking brake efficiency below requirements. The subsequent pass confirms these specific items were rectified within the same testing cycle, indicating prompt remedial work rather than prolonged neglect. The mileage profile reveals notably low use for a twelve-year-old commercial vehicle. Recorded at 52,465 miles in February 2026, the vehicle has covered approximately 4,372 miles per year on average. The gap between the February 2025 test at 49,546 miles and the February 2026 tests at 52,407 to 52,465 miles shows a jump of roughly 2,919 miles in twelve months, which is modest. No significant mileage anomalies or rollback indicators appear in the record, and the progression from 46,733 miles in February 2024 through to 52,465 miles in early 2026 follows a consistent, gradual accumulation pattern. The recurring oil leak advisory, noted in both the February 2026 failure and the immediate retest, warrants close attention. While classified as not excessive on both occasions, persistent oil leaks on diesel vans of this age frequently originate from rocker cover gaskets, turbo oil feed lines, or crankshaft seals, and can escalate if left unmonitored. The parking brake efficiency failure is a more substantive concern. On commercial vehicles, handbrake performance issues commonly point to stretched cables, contaminated rear brake shoes, or binding calipers on drum-braked rear axles. A buyer should physically test the parking brake on an incline and inspect the rear brake assembly for oil contamination from the aforementioned leak. Tyre wear patterns observed in the February 2025 test, with both rear tyres worn on edges and close to the legal limit, suggest the vehicle may have spent periods lightly loaded or stationary, leading to flat-spotting or uneven wear rather than even highway use. Prospective buyers should examine all four tyres for edge wear, sidewall perishing, and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. The headlamp aim defects flagged in the same 2025 failure were resolved by the passing test, but verifying correct beam alignment during a test drive remains prudent, particularly if the vehicle has been used for towing or carries uneven loads. Overall, the record reflects a lightly used van with minor, addressable faults rather than systemic mechanical failure.