2011 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 12,252 MOT tests, the 2011 Peugeot Boxer recorded an 85.9% pass rate. That is 12.6 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 26.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.7% of all tests — 5.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and pins and bushes — headlamp aim alone was recorded 515 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.9% versus 8.2%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 13.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 13.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 1,186 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.3% | 532 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.0% | 490 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 401 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 388 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.8% | 215 |
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 | 515 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 275 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 272 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 238 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 235 |
| 6 | Wipers | 233 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.0% | 1,593 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.6% | 1,539 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 1,252 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.7% | 1,186 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.2% | 879 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.7% | 578 |
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 | 4,224 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 4,519 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,094 | 18.9% |
| 90-120k | 791 | 24.1% |
| 120-150k | 695 | 26.2% |
| 150k+ | 919 | 29.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,481 | 13.4% |
| 2022 | 2,454 | 12.7% |
| 2023 | 2,447 | 13.2% |
| 2024 | 2,432 | 15.1% |
| 2025 | 2,438 | 16.1% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Boxer
On a 2011 Boxer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.3% 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 (4.0% 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 2011 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
85.9% of the 12,252 2011 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.7% of tests, followed by brakes (4.3%).
Does the 2011 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 29.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,252 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.