2002 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
9,930 MOT tests on the 2002 Peugeot Boxer are in this dataset, and 74.0% of them passed. That is 3.9 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.9% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and wipers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 1,060 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 19.2% in the 0-30k band and 36.1% in the 150k+ band, a 17.0-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 29.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 1,376 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 1,077 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.1% | 1,001 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 828 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.3% | 721 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.1% | 212 |
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 | 1,060 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 721 |
| 3 | Wipers | 558 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 477 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 455 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 360 |
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 | 29.5% | 2,933 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.0% | 2,778 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.9% | 1,776 |
| 4 | Tyres | 12.0% | 1,188 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 1,184 |
| 6 | Steering | 8.0% | 798 |
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 | 1,002 | 19.2% |
| 30-60k | 5,409 | 24.6% |
| 60-90k | 2,637 | 29.3% |
| 90-120k | 624 | 30.9% |
| 120-150k | 165 | 37.0% |
| 150k+ | 83 | 36.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 9,606 | 25.8% |
| Petrol | 321 | 31.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,065 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 2,005 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 1,989 | 25.5% |
| 2024 | 1,971 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 1,900 | 27.4% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Boxer
On a 2002 Boxer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.8% 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 (10.1% 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
How many 2002 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
74.0% of the 9,930 2002 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by brakes (10.8%).
Does the 2002 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.2% in the 0-30k band to 36.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,930 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.