2013 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · FY13 HSF

The 2013 Peugeot 5008 presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 19 November 2025 at 180,946 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met all safety and emissions standards at that time. A retest the previous day, 18 November 2025 at 180,941 miles, also shows no defects, suggesting the initial failure was likely a procedural or administrative matter rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with the vehicle consistently passing its MOT tests in the preceding years, including a clean pass on 20 November 2024 at 170,949 miles and another on 27 November 2023 at 159,461 miles. No recurring defects, advisories, or serious mechanical flags appear anywhere in the record, which is a strong indicator that the car has been kept in reasonable working order. The mileage accumulation warrants closer scrutiny. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the vehicle covered approximately 10,488 miles, and between November 2024 and November 2025, it added roughly 9,997 miles. This represents a consistent annual rate of around 10,000 miles per year in recent years, which is moderate and typical for regular daily use rather than sustained high-speed motorway cruising or prolonged neglect. The total recorded mileage of 180,946 miles over roughly thirteen years equates to approximately 13,919 miles per year, a figure that sits on the higher side for a vehicle of this age. That said, the MOT record shows no evidence of accelerated deterioration or deferred servicing that often accompanies very high-mileage use. The data points are clean and consistent, with no gaps suggesting long periods off the road or missing test entries. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on components that wear predictably at this mileage. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers are common fatigue items on a family-sized MPV that has covered nearly 181,000 miles, even if no faults were flagged at the most recent test. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be examined for uneven wear or binding, as these are frequent failure points on heavier vehicles used for mixed urban and longer-distance driving. The exhaust system and catalytic converter condition deserve attention given the emissions compliance requirement, particularly if the car has been used for short trips that accelerate corrosion. Structural rust around the subframes, sills, and inner arches is another area worth inspecting, as thirteen years of UK road use can take a toll regardless of MOT outcomes. Tyre condition and tread depth should be verified, as consumable wear is not always captured as a defect unless it falls below the legal minimum. The steering rack, tracking, and power steering operation also merit a road test assessment, given the mileage and the vehicle's likely use as a family carrier. Overall, the MOT record paints a picture of a vehicle that has been maintained to a competent standard with no recurring faults, but the age and mileage mean that wear-and-tear items are approaching or within their replacement window. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains a prudent step before committing.