2009 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · SN09 FPV

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2009 Peugeot Boxer was conducted on 20 May 2025 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Reviewing the four-year test history on file, the vehicle has achieved consecutive clean passes at its annual examinations on 22 May 2023, 20 May 2024, and 20 May 2025, with the earliest entry on record being 12 May 2022. The absence of advisories throughout this period is a positive indicator, suggesting that components subject to wear such as braking components, tyres, suspension, lighting, and exhaust emissions have not been flagged as approaching the legal limits. However, it is worth noting that advisory items are not failures, and a clean MOT does not guarantee that the vehicle is mechanically perfect; it only confirms that no items have been identified as defective at the point of test. With a recorded mileage of 40,724 miles on a 17-year-old vehicle, the annual average is approximately 2,396 miles, which is notably low for a commercial vehicle of this type. The mileage progression across MOT records cannot be verified without exact odometer readings at each test, but such low annual usage raises questions about whether the vehicle has been in regular service or has experienced extended periods of standing. Low mileage does not necessarily equate to a well-preserved mechanical condition; in fact, vehicles that sit idle for prolonged periods are susceptible to issues that high-mileage vehicles typically do not suffer, including brake disc corrosion, seized or binding brake calipers, degraded rubber components, flat spots on tyres, and deterioration of lubricants and coolants due to age rather than use. Given the clean MOT history and the low annual mileage profile, a prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection beyond what the test certificate reveals. The tyres warrant particular attention, as rubber compounds perish and crack with age regardless of tread depth; sidewalls should be examined for signs of perishing, and the production date code should be checked to ensure the tyres are not older than approximately six to seven years. The braking system should be carefully inspected for seized calipers and corroded discs, which commonly develop on vehicles that have stood for long periods; a test drive should include several firm stops from moderate speed to verify that the vehicle pulls evenly and that the brake pedal feels firm. Additionally, the 12V battery is likely to be original or aged, and battery health should be assessed as old batteries can fail without warning, particularly on diesel commercial vehicles where starting loads are high. Fluid condition is another area requiring scrutiny based on calendar age rather than mileage. Brake fluid should ideally have been changed every two to three years regardless of use, and a 17-year-old vehicle with low mileage may never have had it renewed; old brake fluid absorbs moisture, reducing braking efficiency and potentially causing ABS system issues. Engine coolant, which typically contains corrosion inhibitors with a limited service life, should also be checked and likely replaced, while the diesel fuel system on the Boxer benefits from regular use to keep injectors and the fuel rail clear of deposits and condensation. A test drive should be conducted in conditions that allow the engine to reach full operating temperature, listening for any unusual engine noises, suspension knocks over uneven surfaces, and verifying smooth operation of the gearbox, clutch, and power steering. Given the age of this vehicle, verifying service history stamps and any replacement of timing belt and water pump, typically due around every ten years or 100,000 miles on this model, would be highly advisable before purchase.