2023 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2023 Peugeot Boxer passed 95.3% of its 624 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail 7.7% of the time, so this is 3.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.1% of tests against 1.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, headlamp and washers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 33 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2023 Boxer fails 3.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.1% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.6 points.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 32 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.4% | 9 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 7 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 3 |
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 | 33 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 9 |
| 3 | Washers | 5 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim not tested | 3 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 3 |
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 | 4.2% | 26 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.5% | 22 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.2% | 20 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 8 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 7 |
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 | 424 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 148 | 7.4% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 7.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 287 | 4.9% |
| 2025 | 318 | 4.7% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Boxer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.4% 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.
- Visibility (1.1% 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 2023 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 624 2023 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by tyres (1.4%).
Does the 2023 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 7.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 624 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.