2017 Peugeot Boxer 2.0L Diesel · FX67 NHE

The Peugeot Boxer presents a clean MOT history with no recorded defects across all five tests, yet the repeated fails in August 2025 and September 2024—both at identical mileages—suggest a procedural oversight rather than mechanical decline. The most recent pass, just under a year ago at 113,217 miles, confirms the vehicle met all DVSA standards without advisories, indicating no immediate structural or safety concerns. The absence of defects over 28 months of testing, despite high mileage, implies either meticulous maintenance by previous owners or a robust build quality in key areas. That said, the back-to-back failures in 2025 and 2024 are unusual; typically, a vehicle either passes or fails on first attempt, so this pattern warrants closer scrutiny of the tester’s notes or potential administrative error. The Boxer’s mileage accumulation—113,217 miles over nine years—averages around 12,580 miles annually, which is aggressive for its age. The gap between the 2023 test (95,132 miles) and the 2024 retest (108,038 miles) shows a 12,906-mile jump in just over a year, a rate that accelerates wear on suspension bushes, brake pads, and drivetrain seals. The identical mileage figures for the 2024 and 2025 fails (108,038 and 113,217 miles respectively) further imply the car may have sat unused between tests, possibly explaining why no defects emerged despite the mileage. However, this stagnation could also mask deferred maintenance—critical if components like coil springs, ball joints, or brake discs were due for replacement. Given the lack of recorded issues, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of high-wear areas tied to the mileage. Pay particular attention to the suspension—check for worn bushings, degraded coil springs, or uneven tyre wear, which could indicate alignment or steering rack problems. The brakes should be tested for binding calipers, uneven pad wear, or glazed discs, especially since the vehicle has covered significant distance without documented servicing. Structural integrity is less of a concern given the clean MOT history, but inspect for corrosion in wheel arches, sills, and exhaust mounts, as these are common failure points in older vans. Finally, verify the service history for evidence of regular fluid changes—oil, brake, and coolant—since the MOT records alone cannot confirm this. The absence of defects is encouraging, but the mileage and testing anomalies demand hands-on verification.