2021 Peugeot 2008 Active Premium Bluehdi SS 1.5L Diesel · MT21 KFC

A high annual mileage profile coupled with progressive wear on chassis consumables defines the mechanical record of this vehicle. Following passes with minor tyre and driveline advisories in earlier years, the car suffered an MOT failure on 16 April 2026 due to inoperative windscreen washer jets alongside advisories for worn rear braking components. It successfully secured a fresh pass on 23 April 2026 with a minor note for glass damage outside the driver's direct field of view and an advisory for a damaged nearside front tyre. The testing trajectory reveals a vehicle undergoing heavy functional use where consumable maintenance items regularly approach their service limits. Amassing 106,725 miles in roughly five years reflects an intensive long-distance duty cycle averaging over 21,000 miles per annum. While sustained higher-speed mileage allows the BlueHDi diesel engine and its exhaust aftertreatment systems to reach optimal operating temperatures, it simultaneously accelerates physical wear across the running gear. Prolonged exposure to high-speed road travel puts continuous load on wheel bearings, shock absorbers, and drivetrain couplings, meaning dynamic mechanical wear is advanced compared to lower-mileage vehicles of identical age. Direct inspection priority must be given to the front driveline and rear braking assembly based on flagged historical defects. In April 2025, a severely deteriorated offside front constant velocity joint boot was recorded as a minor defect; if this was not addressed swiftly, road grit ingress may have compromised the internal joint. On a test drive, full steering lock maneuvers at low speeds should be conducted while listening for distinct metallic clicking or popping sounds from the front axle. Furthermore, rear brake discs and pads were repeatedly cited for pitting, scoring, and low friction material thickness. Buyers should test for pedal judder, soft pedal feel, or grinding noises under deceleration, which confirm the need for fresh rear discs and pads. Tyre condition across the vehicle also shows a pattern of edge wear, surface cracking, and localized tread damage across multiple inspection years. Check that all four fitted tyres display even wear across their width, as uneven shoulder wear points toward misaligned steering geometry or worn suspension arm bushes. Because underbody covers were noted as fitted during testing, securing an elevated rack inspection is advisable to check hidden subframe areas, coil springs, and lower control arms for wear, as well as checking for oil seepage around the lower engine and transmission seals.