2018 Peugeot Rifter 1.5L Diesel · HM05 MOG

A single ABS system fault on 7 May 2025 is the only recorded failure across seven DVSA examinations on this Peugeot Rifter, and it was subsequently cleared on the same date, allowing the vehicle to pass with only tyre-related advisories. Outside of that isolated ABS event, the test history is otherwise free of structural, brake, suspension or corrosion defects, with clean passes in 2022, 2023, 2024 and the most recent examination on 8 May 2026 recording no advisories at all. The most consistent theme in the record is tyre wear: every tyre on the vehicle was flagged as being worn close to the legal limit on the 2025 test, including the offside front which was noted as a failure precursor on the same date, and a nearside front advisory was also recorded in 2021. This repeated wear pattern across all four corners over a multi-year period warrants attention, although the clean 2026 result suggests replacement tyres have since been fitted. Mileage accumulation across the recorded MOT history sits at 67,661 miles over eight years, equating to roughly 8,458 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and type. The annual progression between tests is consistent, with no large jumps or extended gaps that would suggest the vehicle was standing unused for prolonged stretches. This level of mileage is enough to put normal wear on consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres and suspension bushes, but it is not so high that major drivetrain wear would be expected on a modern diesel or petrol unit of this design. For a prospective buyer, the ABS warning lamp fault recorded in May 2025 is the primary item requiring further investigation. On a test drive, the ABS warning light should be confirmed as extinguished at ignition and should not reappear during braking; any reactivation, particularly under firm or emergency stops, would indicate the fault has returned. It is also worth asking for evidence of the repair carried out to clear this defect, such as a diagnostic readout or invoice, as ABS faults on vehicles of this age can stem from wheel speed sensor contamination, damaged wiring, a relay issue, or more rarely a hydraulic unit fault. The tyres fitted at the time of viewing should be checked for even wear across the tread and correct pressures, as the history of edge wear on multiple tyres may point to tracking geometry issues, particularly if the new tyres are wearing prematurely on the inner or outer shoulders. Beyond the ABS and tyre considerations, the remainder of the mechanical record gives little specific cause for concern, though a thorough physical inspection is still advisable given the mileage. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without any judder through the pedal, which could indicate warped front discs. Suspension should be assessed over uneven road surfaces for any knocking from the front or rear, particularly from anti-roll bar bushes, and the vehicle should sit level without a pronounced rearward sag, which can indicate weakened rear coil springs on MPVs carrying regular loads. A check underneath for any fresh oil staining around the engine, gearbox and steering rack is worthwhile, and the underbody should be inspected for surface corrosion, particularly around the rear axle and subframe mounting points, as these vans and MPVs can be susceptible to underfloor corrosion from winter road salt exposure.