2017 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · SP17 AUW

The Peugeot Boxer’s MOT history presents a stable but concerning pattern of repeated failures with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle passed only after rectifying issues not captured in the official record. The most recent test in August 2025 at 81,937 miles passed without faults, yet the immediate prior failure on July 3, 2025, at just 48 miles later implies minor but unresolved issues—likely minor consumables or quick-fix items—were addressed between tests. The absence of any defects on paper contrasts sharply with the back-to-back failures in June 2024, also at identical mileage (76,157 miles), reinforcing that the car may have been driven to test centres with pre-corrected faults. This trend does not indicate worsening mechanical degradation but does highlight a history of last-minute repairs, which could mask deeper wear or neglect. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging around 9,100 miles per year over its nine-year lifespan. The gap between the 2023 test (May 17, 2023, at 75,446 miles) and the next in June 2024 (76,157 miles) suggests a roughly 12-month interval with minimal mileage growth—just 711 miles over a year—before the failures in mid-2024. This could indicate periods of disuse or underreporting, though the subsequent steady climb to 81,937 miles by mid-2025 suggests regular, if not heavy, usage. The lack of major mileage spikes or prolonged inactivity reduces concerns over suspension or drivetrain neglect, but the repeated test failures point to a pattern of deferred maintenance rather than outright abuse. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on components not explicitly recorded in the MOT but often linked to such patterns: suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake binding—particularly the rear, where caliper or pad wear might have been addressed just before tests. The absence of defects does not rule out corrosion in wheel arches, sills, or exhaust mounts, especially given the Boxer’s commercial use history. Tyre condition should be scrutinised, as tread depth advisories are common in such cases but were not logged. Electrical systems, while rarely MOT-critical, may also warrant inspection, given the car’s reliance on diagnostics to pass without recorded faults. Structural integrity checks—particularly around the chassis rails and subframe—are advisable, as rust or fatigue cracks could develop without triggering an MOT failure.