Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate & common failures
315,448 MOT tests on the Peugeot Boxer (1988–2025) give it an 81.7% pass rate. That is 6.9 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 25.3%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
Best and worst Boxer years
Ranked across Boxer years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Not every year is equal — 93.2% of 2022 examples pass against 68.8% of 1995 ones.
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 11.2% of all tests — 4.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, headlamp aim and wipers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 14,551 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.8% in the 0-30k band and 27.4% in the 150k+ band, a 18.6-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, petrol examples fail 13.6pp more often than diesel ones (31.4% vs 17.9%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 17.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Boxer model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34 | 61.8% | 38.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1994 | 380 | 64.7% | 35.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1995 | 5,467 | 68.8% | 31.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1996 | 4,665 | 70.7% | 29.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1997 | 6,470 | 71.0% | 29.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 7,603 | 71.0% | 29.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 8,079 | 72.5% | 27.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 8,505 | 72.7% | 27.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2001 | 8,261 | 72.6% | 27.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 9,930 | 74.0% | 26.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 12,421 | 77.0% | 23.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 14,904 | 76.0% | 24.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 15,641 | 76.6% | 23.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 16,525 | 77.9% | 22.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 14,853 | 80.1% | 19.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 13,743 | 81.9% | 18.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 11,279 | 82.0% | 18.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 11,472 | 86.6% | 13.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 12,252 | 85.9% | 14.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 13,665 | 85.2% | 14.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 14,633 | 85.5% | 14.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 15,619 | 85.0% | 15.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 17,830 | 86.1% | 13.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 18,142 | 87.8% | 12.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 19,132 | 87.5% | 12.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 11,442 | 90.5% | 9.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 9,306 | 90.5% | 9.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 5,760 | 92.0% | 8.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 5,281 | 90.4% | 9.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 1,373 | 93.2% | 6.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2023 | 624 | 95.3% | 4.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2024 | 88 | 98.9% | 1.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 35,198 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.0% | 22,086 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.1% | 19,215 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.9% | 15,381 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 13,444 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 6,714 |
| 7 | Tyres | 2.0% | 6,426 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 4,393 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 14,551 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12,618 |
| 3 | Wipers | 11,643 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 11,237 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 7,106 |
| 6 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 7,005 |
| 7 | Washers | 6,758 |
| 8 | Chassis condition | 6,250 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.6% | 55,535 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.8% | 53,042 |
| 3 | Tyres | 12.0% | 37,936 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 30,632 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.5% | 26,799 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.8% | 21,431 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 85,435 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 113,933 | 18.0% |
| 60-90k | 56,335 | 24.7% |
| 90-120k | 27,229 | 25.9% |
| 120-150k | 15,680 | 26.5% |
| 150k+ | 16,564 | 27.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 305,017 | 17.9% |
| Petrol | 10,411 | 31.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,932 | 18.2% |
| 2022 | 62,524 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | 63,000 | 17.8% |
| 2024 | 64,392 | 18.6% |
| 2025 | 64,600 | 19.0% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot Boxer
- Lighting & signalling (11.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (6.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Boxer?
81.7% of the 315,448 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 18.3% fail rate, across model years 1988–2025.
What does the Peugeot Boxer most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests, then brakes (7.0%).
Which Boxer years are best and worst for MOT results?
2022 has the best pass rate at 93.2% and 1995 the weakest at 68.8%, from 1,373 and 5,467 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Boxer MOT results?
Fail rates run at 8.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 27.4% for 150k+, a 18.6-point difference.
Is the diesel or petrol Boxer more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the diesel fails 17.9% of the time against 31.4% for the petrol. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 315,448 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.