2014 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,619 MOT tests, the 2014 Peugeot Boxer recorded an 85.0% pass rate. That is 8.0 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 23.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.4% of tests against 5.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 728 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.5% versus 7.6%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 13.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.4% | 1,468 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.2% | 810 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.6% | 720 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 463 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.1% | 321 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 282 |
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 | 728 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 402 |
| 3 | Wipers | 320 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 282 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 268 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 245 |
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 | 13.5% | 2,109 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.9% | 2,016 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.1% | 1,573 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 1,248 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.3% | 829 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 707 |
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 | 5,893 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 3,340 | 12.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,623 | 20.8% |
| 90-120k | 1,890 | 22.4% |
| 120-150k | 1,274 | 25.4% |
| 150k+ | 1,570 | 25.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,063 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | 3,142 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | 3,079 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 3,137 | 16.9% |
| 2025 | 3,198 | 16.9% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Boxer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.2% 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 (4.6% 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 2014 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
85.0% of the 15,619 2014 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.4% of tests, followed by brakes (5.2%).
Does the 2014 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 25.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,619 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.