2015 Peugeot Eurotaxi — MOT failures & pass rate
782 MOT tests on the 2015 Peugeot Eurotaxi are in this dataset, and 73.0% of them passed. That is 10.5 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 16.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.3% of tests against 11.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, ball joint and joints — headlamp aim alone was recorded 61 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2015 Eurotaxi fails 24.3% of the time in the 90-120k band and 26.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.4 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 17.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 120 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.3% | 88 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.6% | 83 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.4% | 66 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 51 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.9% | 38 |
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 | Ball joint | 53 |
| 3 | Joints | 48 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 46 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 40 |
| 6 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 32 |
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 | 17.8% | 139 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.4% | 113 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 13.0% | 102 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.0% | 94 |
| 5 | Suspension | 11.4% | 89 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 67 |
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 | 37 | 24.3% |
| 120-150k | 79 | 29.1% |
| 150k+ | 641 | 26.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 144 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 154 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | 169 | 30.8% |
| 2024 | 164 | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 151 | 26.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Eurotaxi
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.3% 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 (10.6% 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 2015 Peugeot Eurotaxis pass their MOT?
73.0% of the 782 2015 Peugeot Eurotaxi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Peugeot Eurotaxi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.3% of tests, followed by suspension (11.3%).
Does the 2015 Eurotaxi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.3% in the 90-120k band to 26.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 782 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.