2005 Peugeot Boxer 2.8L Diesel · FJ55 EJO

A 2005 Peugeot Boxer presenting this level of MOT documentation is unusual, with four consecutive passes and only a single failed entry showing on the record, most recently passing without any advisories at the May 2025 test. There is no recorded history of corrosion on structural items, brake pipes, or suspension components, and no recurring advisories pointing toward wear in any particular area. While the clean record might suggest a well-maintained light commercial vehicle, the absence of any recorded advisories across a 21-year-old van is itself worth scrutiny, as age-related deterioration on items such as bushes, dampers, brake lines, and chassis outriggers is virtually inevitable. The lone failure on 11 October 2021, followed immediately by a pass the next day on 12 October 2021, suggests a minor, easily rectified defect that was attended to without delay, though the DVSA record does not detail the nature of that failure. The recorded mileage of 60,198 against an age of 21 years works out to an annual accumulation of roughly 2,867 miles, which is exceptionally low for a commercial vehicle of this type. Peugeot Boxers are typically used as working vans, often accumulating well in excess of 10,000 miles per year, so this figure suggests either extended periods of inactivity or genuine light-duty use. There is also a noticeable gap in the MOT history between the November 2022 test and the May 2024 test, indicating the vehicle may have been off the road for roughly 18 months, which is consistent with low annual mileage and possible storage. Long periods of standing in a commercial van of this age can accelerate deterioration of certain components, particularly rubber bushes, brake caliper sliders, fluid seals, and the braking system as a whole, even where the recorded mileage appears modest. Given the absence of advisory notes, any prospective buyer must pay particular attention to the items that most commonly affect a Boxer of this vintage and that would not necessarily result in an MOT failure during a road test. On a physical inspection, examine the front and rear suspension bushes, particularly the lower wishbone and trailing arm bushes, for cracking or perished rubber, and check the condition of the coil springs and shock absorbers for any signs of fluid leakage or sagging. Inspect the brake discs and pads directly, as Boxer front discs are prone to corrosion on the inner face which can cause juddering under braking, and check that the caliper slides move freely given the long standing periods the vehicle appears to have endured. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven roads, which would indicate worn bushes or drop links, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking that might suggest a binding caliper or warped disc. With the engine running, observe any blue or excessive white smoke from the exhaust, as the 2.5 or 2.8 HDi units fitted to this generation can suffer from turbo wear and oil consumption issues at high mileage. Finally, check the underside of the vehicle and the outriggers for any surface rust that may have developed during the lengthy storage period, as corrosion can progress quickly once a vehicle is returned to regular use after long inactivity, even where it has not yet been flagged at test time.