2022 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · LM71 TFO

The 2022 Peugeot Boxer presents an unusually opaque MOT history, with both the most recent test on 2025-03-05 and a test just eight days prior on 2025-02-27 failing to record any advisory notes, defects, or failure reasons despite one resulting in a pass and the other a fail. While a clean pass is welcome, the absence of any advisory data on either occasion is atypical and may suggest that the vehicle was either presented immediately after a repair, or that the records available to DVSA were incomplete or amended retrospectively. This pattern leaves a prospective buyer with no granular visibility into brake wear, tyre condition, suspension component condition, corrosion status, or exhaust integrity, which are areas of particular concern on a commercial vehicle of this age and weight class. Recorded mileage of 42,338 miles over approximately four years equates to an annual accumulation of around 10,584 miles, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a working panel van of this size and likely represents a mix of urban delivery work and longer-distance driving. The mileage progression itself shows no signs of clock irregularity or unusual gaps, which is reassuring for a commercial platform van that often suffers from inconsistent service intervals and missed maintenance schedules. Given the vehicle's intended duty cycle, mechanical wear should be expected on clutch components, dual-mass flywheel assemblies (where applicable), front brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes, all of which accumulate wear proportional to load cycles rather than purely to mileage. Without specific advisories on file, a physical pre-purchase inspection becomes essential. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the feel of the clutch pedal for any judder, slipping, or high biting point that could indicate flywheel wear, and listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would point to worn anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, or top mounts. Check for steering pull or vagueness off-centre, which on the Boxer often traces back to worn track rod ends or deteriorating front strut bearings. Inspect the underside carefully for any surface corrosion on brake pipes, the subframe, and suspension arms, as commercial Boxers are particularly prone to underfloor rust accumulation around the rear axle and outriggers. Brake performance should be assessed with the vehicle laden if possible, looking for pulling to one side under load, any binding of the rear calipers (a known Boxer issue), or a soft brake pedal suggesting air ingress or master cylinder wear. The exhaust should be checked for blowing joints and heat shield security, and a cold-start observation will reveal any timing chain rattle from the diesel engine, excessive smoke from the DPF during regeneration cycles, or coolant leaks around the water pump and thermostat housing. Given the absence of recorded advisory data, a buyer would be well advised to commission an independent commercial vehicle inspection prior to purchase to establish the true mechanical condition of the braking system, suspension, and underbody structure that the MOT record has not captured.