2018 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 11,442 MOT tests, the 2018 Peugeot Boxer recorded a 90.5% pass rate. That is 6.8 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 16.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.3%) and brakes (3.7%) 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 453 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.3% in the 0-30k band and 20.3% in the 150k+ band, a 15.0-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 9.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 721 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.7% | 428 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.2% | 365 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.4% | 157 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 155 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 148 |
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 | 453 |
| 2 | Wipers | 320 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 215 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 142 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 117 |
| 6 | Washers | 101 |
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 | 9.6% | 1,099 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.4% | 848 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.5% | 518 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 491 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.8% | 435 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 409 |
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 | 6,071 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 2,065 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,554 | 15.7% |
| 90-120k | 998 | 16.1% |
| 120-150k | 443 | 16.0% |
| 150k+ | 305 | 20.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,040 | 6.9% |
| 2022 | 2,166 | 8.5% |
| 2023 | 2,180 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 2,518 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 2,538 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Boxer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.7% 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 (3.2% 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 2018 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 11,442 2018 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by brakes (3.7%).
Does the 2018 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 20.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,442 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.