2020 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Peugeot Boxer passed 92.0% of its 5,760 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.9 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 13.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.6%) and visibility (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 234 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 19.0% versus 5.1%.
The trend is worsening — 2.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 322 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.7% | 212 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 163 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.4% | 80 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 68 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 61 |
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 | 234 |
| 2 | Wipers | 186 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 74 |
| 4 | Washers | 57 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 56 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 52 |
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 | 5.9% | 338 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.6% | 266 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 211 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 159 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.4% | 140 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.0% | 113 |
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 | 3,389 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,066 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 694 | 11.4% |
| 90-120k | 342 | 13.5% |
| 120-150k | 190 | 16.8% |
| 150k+ | 79 | 19.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 297 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 321 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 1,525 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 1,795 | 9.3% |
| 2025 | 1,822 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Boxer
On a 2020 Boxer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.7% 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 (2.8% 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 2020 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 5,760 2020 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.7%).
Does the 2020 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 19.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,760 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.