2021 Peugeot Partner 1.5L Diesel · MJ21 XBN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward mechanical neglect and deferred repairs. While it passed its most recent April 2026 test at 125,895 miles, it failed a test just one mile prior with a significant list of defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple failures in the brakes, suspension, and drivetrain suggests that the vehicle is now only being maintained to pass legal inspections rather than through a preventative schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a five-year-old van, averaging over 25,000 miles per year. Between April 2024 and April 2026, the vehicle covered 39,650 miles, indicating heavy commercial use or long-distance motorway de-high-mileage patterns. This rapid accumulation places immense strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. The gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests shows consistent high usage, which explains the accelerated wear of consumable parts between annual inspection intervals. A physical inspection must focus on the front drive shafts, as both constant velocity boots were flagged as severely deteriorated in April 2026. If these boots have split, internal grease loss and grit ingress will soon lead to expensive drive joint failure. The tester also noted worn axle bushes on the rear suspension; given the high mileage, you should check for knocking noises or excessive play in the rear end, which indicates the suspension is nearing its service limit. The braking system requires close scrutiny following the April 2026 failure where thin pads and worn discs were identified, along with service brake efficiency falling below requirements. Although these were rectified for the pass, the presence of a front oil leak remains an active advisory. A buyer must verify the source of this leak to ensure it is not a weeping engine seal or gasket failure that could compromise engine longevity over time.