2017 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
19,132 MOT tests on the 2017 Peugeot Boxer are in this dataset, and 87.5% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (17.7% fail rate), the 2017 Boxer comes out 5.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.1%) and brakes (5.4%) 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 643 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.7% in the 0-30k band and 20.9% in the 150k+ band, a 14.2-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.1% | 1,363 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.4% | 1,035 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 676 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 455 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 443 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.2% | 426 |
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 | 643 |
| 2 | Wipers | 576 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 547 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 379 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 373 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 256 |
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 | 11.2% | 2,138 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.9% | 1,886 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.8% | 1,303 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.6% | 1,076 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 876 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.3% | 813 |
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 | 7,321 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 3,796 | 13.2% |
| 60-90k | 3,080 | 15.4% |
| 90-120k | 2,382 | 17.6% |
| 120-150k | 1,449 | 19.1% |
| 150k+ | 1,095 | 20.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,020 | 11.3% |
| 2022 | 3,873 | 11.7% |
| 2023 | 3,790 | 12.4% |
| 2024 | 3,765 | 13.4% |
| 2025 | 3,684 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Boxer
On a 2017 Boxer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.4% 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.
- Visibility (3.5% 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 2017 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 19,132 2017 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by brakes (5.4%).
Does the 2017 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 20.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 19,132 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.