2015 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Peugeot Boxer passed 86.1% of its 17,830 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.5 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 21.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.3%) and brakes (5.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 618 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.1% once past 150k — 3.2× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.3% 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 | 7.3% | 1,309 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.2% | 929 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.0% | 707 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 515 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.3% | 412 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.8% | 321 |
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 | 618 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 476 |
| 3 | Wipers | 414 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 323 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 270 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 267 |
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 | 11.8% | 2,100 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.5% | 1,881 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.8% | 1,753 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 949 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 885 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.3% | 758 |
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 | 7,122 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 3,582 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 2,169 | 18.3% |
| 90-120k | 1,930 | 21.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,442 | 20.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,563 | 25.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,429 | 12.3% |
| 2022 | 3,512 | 12.6% |
| 2023 | 3,504 | 13.1% |
| 2024 | 3,711 | 15.6% |
| 2025 | 3,674 | 15.6% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Boxer
On a 2015 Boxer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.3% 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 (4.0% 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 2015 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
86.1% of the 17,830 2015 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.3% of tests, followed by brakes (5.2%).
Does the 2015 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 25.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 17,830 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.