2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 816 MOT tests, the 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi recorded a 70.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (18.3% fail rate), the 2014 Eurotaxi comes out 11.5pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 19.7% of all tests — 6.3 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, headlamp aim and joints — ball joint alone was recorded 67 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 16.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.7% | 161 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.5% | 110 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.3% | 92 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.8% | 80 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.5% | 69 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.2% | 34 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 67 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 63 |
| 3 | Joints | 61 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 58 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 51 |
| 6 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 44 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.7% | 136 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.9% | 122 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 14.5% | 118 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.9% | 73 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.5% | 69 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 64 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 120-150k | 52 | 25.0% |
| 150k+ | 731 | 30.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 156 | 24.4% |
| 2022 | 168 | 30.9% |
| 2023 | 174 | 35.1% |
| 2024 | 168 | 33.3% |
| 2025 | 150 | 24.0% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Eurotaxi
On a 2014 Eurotaxi, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.5% 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.
- Brakes (11.3% 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 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxis pass their MOT?
70.2% of the 816 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot Eurotaxi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.7% of tests, followed by suspension (13.5%).
Does the 2014 Eurotaxi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.0% in the 120-150k band to 30.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 816 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.