2021 Peugeot Partner 1.5L Diesel · SB21 AHX

The defining mechanical story for this 2021 Peugeot Partner is one of largely clean roadworthiness punctuated by a single failed test in mid-2024 and a handful of minor advisories, suggesting the vehicle has remained fundamentally serviceable through its five-year life despite relatively intensive use. The most recent examination on 1 September 2026 returned a pass with no recorded defects or advisories, which represents a clean return to form after the earlier wobble. Prior to that, the May 2025 pass carried only a minor defect relating to an offside rear registration plate lamp and an advisory concerning a nail in an offside rear tyre. The only genuine failure occurred at the 14 May 2024 test, where a front wiper unable to clear the windscreen effectively was recorded as a present and serious defect, alongside an advisory for a nearside front tyre worn low on its outside edge. That same advisory appeared at the pass recorded on the same date, confirming the wiper was rectified between the two entries. Overall, the trajectory is stable and the historical pattern does not point toward chronic component failure. Recorded mileage of 61,243 miles against a five-year age equates to roughly 12,249 miles annually, which is notably high for a vehicle of this type and age. This places the Partner firmly in commercial or high-utilisation territory rather than light private use, and the annual accumulation appears reasonably consistent across the testing history with no significant gaps in MOT coverage. Higher mileage of this nature accelerates wear on consumable items such as brake pads and discs, tyres, wiper mechanisms, and suspension components including bushes and anti-roll bar linkages. For a buyer, this usage profile means these items are likely to be closer to replacement thresholds than the odometer figure alone might suggest on a lower-mileage equivalent, even though the test record itself does not yet flag any of them as failing. Buyers should pay particular attention during inspection to the areas flagged historically. The nearside front tyre edge wear recorded in 2024 is worth checking again now, as uneven outer-edge wear on a front tyre typically points to suspension geometry issues such as worn wishbone bushes, a failing ball joint, or tracking misalignment, all of which become more probable with sustained higher mileage. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking or vague, wandering steering response. The fact that the offside rear tyre sustained a nail in 2025 is a one-off event rather than a systemic concern, but it does reinforce the value of inspecting all four tyres closely for tread depth, sidewall damage, and any bulges, particularly given the high annual mileage. The failed wiper in 2024 is a relatively isolated rectification and not ordinarily a structural concern, but it is worth confirming that both front wipers sweep cleanly across the full swept area without smearing, and that the rear wiper, where fitted, operates correctly. Given the elevated mileage, the brake system warrants a thorough check: feel for any judder through the pedal or steering wheel under braking, listen for grinding or squealing, and verify that the vehicle pulls up straight. Inspect the underside for early signs of corrosion on brake pipes, suspension arms, and underbody components, as light commercial-derived vehicles of this age and mileage can begin to show surface oxidation even without it yet being flagged at test. Finally, confirm the operation of all exterior lamps including the offside rear registration plate lamp previously recorded as defective, and verify that the instrument cluster and warning lights function correctly on ignition.