2022 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,373 MOT tests, the 2022 Peugeot Boxer recorded a 93.2% pass rate. That is 4.7 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 11.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.6%) and brakes (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, headlamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 61 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 8.6% versus 4.2%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 8.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.4% 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% | 77 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 37 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.3% | 31 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 26 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 15 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 8 |
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 | 61 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 27 |
| 3 | Wipers | 17 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 16 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
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 | 8.2% | 112 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.0% | 82 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 54 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 44 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.0% | 41 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.6% | 22 |
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 | 764 | 4.2% |
| 30-60k | 385 | 9.3% |
| 60-90k | 180 | 12.2% |
| 90-120k | 35 | 8.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 211 | 5.7% |
| 2024 | 252 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 881 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Boxer
On a 2022 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.
- Brakes (2.7% 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.
- Tyres (2.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2022 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 1,373 2022 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).
Does the 2022 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,373 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.