2016 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Peugeot Boxer passed 87.8% of its 18,142 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.5 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 19.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.0%) and brakes (4.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and rbt (sp) — headlamp aim alone was recorded 666 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 22.2% once past 150k — 3.2× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 10.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.0% | 1,263 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.9% | 895 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 549 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.6% | 472 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.0% | 356 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 258 |
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 | 666 |
| 2 | Wipers | 469 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 464 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 258 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 241 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 189 |
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 | 10.8% | 1,964 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 1,716 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.4% | 1,530 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.2% | 942 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.1% | 929 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 842 |
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 | 7,837 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 3,229 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 2,387 | 15.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,936 | 16.8% |
| 120-150k | 1,288 | 20.4% |
| 150k+ | 1,451 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,395 | 10.2% |
| 2022 | 3,562 | 10.8% |
| 2023 | 3,582 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 3,787 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 3,816 | 14.2% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Boxer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.9% 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.
- Visibility (3.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2016 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 18,142 2016 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by brakes (4.9%).
Does the 2016 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 22.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 18,142 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.