2007 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · SP07 FVT

A consistent theme in the MOT history of this 2007 Peugeot Boxer is a generally clean roadworthiness record with a cluster of minor advisories in 2024 that have since been left to age. The 2026 test on 15 May was passed with no defects recorded, continuing a five-year sequence of passes, the only blemish being a 2025 advisory for a coolant leak and a minor defect for an inoperative registration plate lamp. Given the age of the vehicle, the absence of any structural corrosion advisories, brake pipe concerns, or major mechanical failures across five consecutive tests is a positive indicator of its underlying condition, although the advisories that have accumulated warrant closer inspection. The recorded mileage of 61,411 miles against a 19-year age profile gives an average annual accumulation of roughly 3,232 miles, which is low for a commercial vehicle of this type. Lower-mileage examples of the Boxer typically experience more concerns with age-related component deterioration than with outright wear, particularly around rubber seals, coolant hoses, brake calipers, and suspension bushes that suffer from standing periods and infrequent use. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record since 2022, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than showing sudden large jumps, which would have raised flags regarding clocking or inconsistent use. Several components flagged in the 2024 advisory list deserve a focused inspection. The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush and the offside front equivalent were both noted as worn but within acceptable limits; on a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps or potholes, and feel for any vagueness or looseness through the steering when cornering. The nearside front inner brake disc was recorded as worn, pitted or scored, so check for brake pedal judder or vibration under heavy braking and inspect the disc lips for excessive ridges. The central engine oil leak, noted as not excessive, should be checked for fresh residue on the engine block and undertray, and the 2025 coolant leak advisory warrants a thorough inspection of all hoses, the radiator, water pump, and matrix for staining, crusting, or weep marks. On a physical inspection, pay particular attention to the condition of the cooling system header tank and expansion bottle for pressure-testing integrity, as a persistent coolant leak left unaddressed can lead to air ingress and overheating under load. The slightly discoloured nearside front direction indicator should be checked for correct operation and matching colour output against the offside unit. Given the light usage profile, it would be prudent to confirm that the vehicle is taken out for sustained runs rather than only short trips, as prolonged low-speed urban use on a heavy van can accelerate corrosion in hidden areas and cause DPF concerns on diesel variants. A thorough underside inspection for structural corrosion, paying close attention to the rear axle, subframe, and jacking points, is strongly advised given the age, even though no corrosion advisories have yet appeared in the MOT record.