2013 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Peugeot Boxer passed 85.5% of its 14,633 recorded MOT tests. That is 9.8 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 24.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 10.7% of all tests — 6.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, pins and bushes and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 751 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.3% in the 0-30k band and 23.6% in the 150k+ band, a 15.3-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 13.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 13.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 1,564 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.4% | 649 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.3% | 636 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 452 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.8% | 270 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.8% | 262 |
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 | 751 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 317 |
| 3 | Wipers | 310 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 299 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 288 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 275 |
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 | 13.4% | 1,956 |
| 2 | Tyres | 13.2% | 1,930 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.1% | 1,473 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 1,326 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 700 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 646 |
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 | 5,557 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 3,522 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,488 | 19.0% |
| 90-120k | 1,247 | 23.9% |
| 120-150k | 1,002 | 24.6% |
| 150k+ | 1,783 | 23.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,042 | 13.9% |
| 2022 | 2,952 | 14.4% |
| 2023 | 2,922 | 13.8% |
| 2024 | 2,857 | 15.0% |
| 2025 | 2,860 | 15.6% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Boxer
On a 2013 Boxer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (10.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.4% 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 (4.3% 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 2013 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
85.5% of the 14,633 2013 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.7% of tests, followed by brakes (4.4%).
Does the 2013 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 23.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,633 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.