2020 Peugeot Partner 1.5L Diesel · MM69 WVV

The Peugeot Partner presents a mixed maintenance picture with a stable but ageing front-end. The most recent MOT on 28 April 2026 at 132,299 miles passed, yet the tester flagged perished suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners and a minor oil leak. These are not fresh failures but lingering wear items that suggest the front suspension has been deteriorating gradually since at least 2025. The record shows no serious structural corrosion, brake defects, or emissions failures, which is reassuring for a high-mileage commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is steep, averaging roughly 22,050 miles per year across six years. The jump from 90,337 miles in May 2024 to 120,489 miles in April 2025 represents nearly 30,000 miles in under twelve months, indicating sustained heavy use during that period. Since then, the van has covered only 11,810 miles in just over a year, which may point to reduced usage or a change in ownership. The MOT record is otherwise complete with no gaps, and the two consecutive tests on 22 April 2025 show the vehicle failed on the same day for a damaged nearside rear tyre and a split CV boot, then passed immediately after repairs. That pattern suggests the previous owner addressed acute failures reactively rather than proactively. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain. Worn suspension arm bushes at both front corners on the latest test imply the lower arms, ball joints, and anti-roll bar links need close examination for play and perishing. The recurring oil leak, described as not excessive, warrants a careful check of the rocker cover gasket, sump seal, and crankshaft oil seals for fresh weeping. The split nearside front CV boot from April 2025 was replaced to pass, so the joint itself should be inspected for clicking under load and the inner boots checked for similar deterioration. Given the high mileage, the rear beam bushes, shock absorbers, and all brake components including discs, pads, and flexible hoses should be measured against wear limits rather than assumed serviceable. The tyre failure in 2025 also raises a question about basic pre-check discipline, so a thorough tread and sidewall inspection on all four corners, including the spare if fitted, is essential before purchase.