2005 Peugeot Partner 1.9L Diesel · PJ05 VTV

The vehicle presents a concerning state of roadworthiness characterized by a pattern of deferred maintenance and recurring mechanical faults. While the most recent test on May 24 2023 at 184,078 miles was a pass, it followed a failure where several significant issues persisted from previous years. The persistence of the steering rack inner joint play and the exhaust leak across multiple years of testing suggests that the owner has only performed the absolute minimum repairs required to pass the MOT rather than addressing the underlying mechanical degradation. The mileage profile is consistent with a 21-year-old commercial, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Between May 2021 and May 2022, the vehicle covered 7,136 miles, followed by only 1,263 miles recorded between the 2022 and 2023 tests. However, there is a significant gap of three years since the last recorded MOT in May 2023, leaving the current state of the vehicle unknown and especially given the high mileage and the specific technical issues identified during the final inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the steering and front suspension, as the record consistently flags issues with the steering rack inner joints, anti-roll bar ball joints, and suspension arm bushes. The persistent oil leak noted in every test since 2021 indicates a long-term seal failure that is likely to have worsened. Furthermore, the recurring mention of uneven tyre wear on the rear inner edges suggests poor wheel alignment or worn suspension components. Given the age and mileage of this Peugeot Partner, a detailed check for structural corrosion on the sills and subframe is essential, as these are not covered by the provided MOT history.