2001 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
8,261 MOT tests on the 2001 Peugeot Boxer are in this dataset, and 72.6% of them passed. That is 2.4 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.8% of tests against 11.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and integral vehicle structure condition — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 1,191 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 20.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.9% once past 120-150k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 27.3% of the time against 27.4% for diesel.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 40.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 1,303 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.5% | 952 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.2% | 921 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.3% | 769 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.7% | 634 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.5% | 210 |
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 | 1,191 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 537 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 527 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 513 |
| 5 | Wipers | 490 |
| 6 | Chassis condition | 416 |
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 | 40.2% | 3,318 |
| 2 | Brakes | 33.2% | 2,740 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.3% | 1,674 |
| 4 | Tyres | 12.1% | 999 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 946 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.3% | 690 |
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 | 688 | 20.3% |
| 30-60k | 4,375 | 25.6% |
| 60-90k | 2,352 | 30.2% |
| 90-120k | 739 | 34.8% |
| 120-150k | 79 | 32.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,371 | 27.4% |
| Petrol | 890 | 27.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,768 | 27.1% |
| 2022 | 1,657 | 26.4% |
| 2023 | 1,677 | 26.9% |
| 2024 | 1,617 | 28.6% |
| 2025 | 1,542 | 28.1% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Boxer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.5% 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.
- Brakes (11.2% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2001 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
72.6% of the 8,261 2001 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.8% of tests, followed by suspension (11.5%).
Does the 2001 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.3% in the 0-30k band to 32.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,261 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.