2007 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 14,853 MOT tests, the 2007 Peugeot Boxer recorded an 80.1% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (29.2% fail rate), the 2007 Boxer comes out 9.3pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests against 7.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, service brake performance and component mounting prescribed areas — headlamp aim alone was recorded 727 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.5% once past 150k — 2.5× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 17.0% 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 | 13.8% | 2,042 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.7% | 1,148 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.6% | 983 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.0% | 744 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.5% | 662 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 380 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 727 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 667 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 590 |
| 4 | Wipers | 466 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 451 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 444 |
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 | 17.0% | 2,527 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.7% | 2,487 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 2,343 |
| 4 | Tyres | 12.6% | 1,877 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 11.2% | 1,669 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.1% | 1,354 |
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 | 2,837 | 13.2% |
| 30-60k | 7,086 | 16.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,731 | 23.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,110 | 31.0% |
| 120-150k | 999 | 32.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,077 | 32.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,156 | 19.7% |
| 2022 | 3,070 | 19.3% |
| 2023 | 3,015 | 19.9% |
| 2024 | 2,866 | 20.8% |
| 2025 | 2,746 | 19.9% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Boxer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.7% 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 (6.6% 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 2007 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
80.1% of the 14,853 2007 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests, followed by brakes (7.7%).
Does the 2007 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.2% in the 0-30k band to 32.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,853 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.