2006 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Peugeot Boxer passed 77.9% of its 16,525 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.5 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.5% 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, service brake performance and wipers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 1,250 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.8% in the 0-30k band and 34.8% in the 150k+ band, a 20.0-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 21.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.5% | 2,237 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 1,544 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 1,295 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.5% | 1,066 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.9% | 967 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.1% | 343 |
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 | 1,250 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 1,052 |
| 3 | Wipers | 802 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 669 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 632 |
| 6 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 581 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 21.6% | 3,573 |
| 2 | Suspension | 18.5% | 3,055 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 13.4% | 2,207 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.2% | 2,183 |
| 5 | Tyres | 12.7% | 2,104 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.4% | 1,227 |
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 | 2,993 | 14.8% |
| 30-60k | 8,738 | 20.1% |
| 60-90k | 2,316 | 26.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,011 | 32.7% |
| 120-150k | 745 | 35.2% |
| 150k+ | 715 | 34.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,529 | 21.4% |
| 2022 | 3,408 | 22.1% |
| 2023 | 3,304 | 21.6% |
| 2024 | 3,151 | 22.3% |
| 2025 | 3,133 | 23.2% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Boxer
On a 2006 Boxer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.3% 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 (7.8% 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 2006 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
77.9% of the 16,525 2006 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.5% of tests, followed by brakes (9.3%).
Does the 2006 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.8% in the 0-30k band to 34.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 16,525 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.