2014 Peugeot Eurobus — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Peugeot Eurobus passed 69.4% of its 294 recorded MOT tests. That is 12.5 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 18.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.0%) and body, structure & corrosion (11.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 24 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 25.8% in the 90-120k band and 31.3% in the 150k+ band, a 5.4-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 33.9% in 2021 to 30.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 41 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.6% | 34 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.9% | 32 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.9% | 29 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 9.2% | 27 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.1% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 24 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 19 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 17 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 16 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 15 |
| 6 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 13 |
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 | 21.8% | 64 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.1% | 62 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.0% | 44 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.9% | 38 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 11.6% | 34 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 28 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 31 | 25.8% |
| 120-150k | 38 | 31.6% |
| 150k+ | 192 | 31.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65 | 33.9% |
| 2022 | 67 | 28.4% |
| 2023 | 53 | 30.2% |
| 2024 | 53 | 30.2% |
| 2025 | 56 | 30.4% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Eurobus
On a 2014 Eurobus, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (10.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2014 Peugeot Eurobuss pass their MOT?
69.4% of the 294 2014 Peugeot Eurobus MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot Eurobus?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.0% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (11.6%).
Does the 2014 Eurobus get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.8% in the 90-120k band to 31.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 294 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.