2022 Peugeot Partner Professional Prem Bhdi 1.5L Diesel · MM22 UGS

A pattern of front-end wear dominates the MOT history of this 2022 Peugeot Partner, with suspension bushes, tyres, and headlamp alignment all coming under scrutiny at the most recent test on 1 June 2026. That day produced two entries on the record: an initial failure driven by major defects on both headlamps (nearside beam image obviously incorrect, offside aim too low), an insufficient front washer supply, and an inoperative registration plate lamp, followed immediately by a pass once those items were presumably rectified. The accompanying advisories on the pass are more revealing, as both front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit on the edges and both front suspension arm rear bushes were recorded as worn, albeit not yet resulting in excessive movement. These front-axle items have not appeared in earlier test data, suggesting an accelerating wear profile on the steering and suspension components rather than a long-standing chronic issue, but at nearly 77,000 miles they are entirely consistent with what would be expected from heavy commercial use. The mileage context reinforces this picture of intensive working life. Recorded at 77,052 miles over roughly four years of registration, the vehicle is accumulating close to 19,000 miles annually, which is high for a light commercial van of this age and points to sustained load-carrying or long-distance operation. Such usage accelerates wear on braking consumables, clutches, drivetrain mounts, and suspension joints, and the 2025 test already flagged the rear brake discs as pitted or scored with the rear pads noted as wearing thin, alongside a deteriorated offside front CV joint boot and a damaged but not excessive central rear lower engine mounting. That single 2025 pass contained five advisories plus a minor defect, which itself signals a vehicle that was beginning to show its workload before the more recent cluster of front-end concerns appeared. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas are the front suspension and steering geometry. The worn front arm rear bushes on both sides should be evaluated by rocking each front wheel laterally at full lock and listening for any clonking or clunking over uneven surfaces, as the advisories indicate the components are nearing the threshold of excessive movement. Tyre wear on both front edges suggests a possible tracking or camber issue, so the remaining tread pattern on any fitted tyres warrants close examination and a four-wheel alignment check should be budgeted for. The previous offside front CV boot deterioration noted in 2025 also merits a check for fresh grease around the joint and any clicking on full-lock turns, as perished boots can lead to rapid joint failure if not replaced promptly. Braking performance and drivetrain refinement deserve a dedicated test drive assessment given the recorded wear. The 2025 advisories on rear disc pitting and thinning rear pads indicate the braking system has been working hard, so any pedal judder under firm application, pulling to one side, or binding calipers on a slow drive should be taken seriously. The damaged central rear engine mounting noted last year may transmit additional vibration into the cabin under load or at idle, and any new harshness compared to expectations would suggest the mount has deteriorated further. Finally, the headlamp aim failures on the most recent test are worth verifying personally, as incorrect beam patterns or low projection can recur if the adjusters are worn or the lamps have been disturbed, and confirming both lamps produce a clean, level beam pattern will avoid an immediate retest requirement.