2019 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Peugeot Boxer passed 90.5% of its 9,306 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.5 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 15.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.5%) and visibility (3.6%) 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 330 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 19.0% versus 6.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 9.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 511 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.6% | 336 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 291 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.7% | 157 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 116 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 106 |
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 | 330 |
| 2 | Wipers | 323 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 150 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 108 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 103 |
| 6 | Washers | 87 |
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 | 9.0% | 840 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.1% | 567 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 345 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.2% | 297 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 267 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 256 |
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 | 5,410 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,559 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,091 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 675 | 13.8% |
| 120-150k | 371 | 13.8% |
| 150k+ | 200 | 19.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 496 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 2,019 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 2,086 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 2,335 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | 2,370 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Boxer
On a 2019 Boxer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.6% 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.
- Brakes (3.1% 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.
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 2019 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 9,306 2019 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (3.6%).
Does the 2019 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 19.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,306 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.