Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 46,602 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 72.3% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — above the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 83% of cars aged 3–5 years passed first time, against 64.4% aged 15–30 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 3,397 | 83% |
| 6–9 years | 11,274 | 79.3% |
| 10–14 years | 10,556 | 77.4% |
| 15–30 years | 21,375 | 64.4% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Peugeot Boxer to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Brake Performance — 6.4% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Headlamp Aim — 3.6% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Wipers — 3.3% of tests. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Component Mounting Prescribed Areas — 2.7% of tests. Corrosion near a mounting point for a tested component. This is the kind of rust that gets expensive — inspect it.
- Exhaust Emissions — 2.5% of tests. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Washers — 2.4% of tests. Empty or blocked washers. Trivial, but again a sign of the last owner's care.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many Peugeot Boxer are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 119,793 licensed and 20,474 SORN vehicles in the Peugeot Boxer generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the Peugeot Boxer
Before you buy
- Brake Performance — 6.4% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Headlamp Aim — 3.6% of tests in 2024. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Wipers — 3.3% of tests in 2024. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Component Mounting Prescribed Areas — 2.7% of tests in 2024. Corrosion near a mounting point for a tested component. This is the kind of rust that gets expensive — inspect it.
- Check the actual Boxer — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Peugeot models
- Peugeot 208 — 68.8% pass
- Peugeot Partner — 61.5% pass
- Peugeot 308 — 63% pass
- Peugeot 3008 — 68.9% pass
- Peugeot 207 — 49.9% pass
- Peugeot 107 — 62.2% pass
See every Peugeot model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate?
72.3% of 46,602 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Peugeot Boxer passed first time in 2024 — above the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Boxer fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are brake performance (6.4% of tests), headlamp aim (3.6% of tests), wipers (3.3% of tests), component mounting prescribed areas (2.7% of tests).
How many Peugeot Boxer are left in the UK?
119,793 were licensed and 20,474 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular Boxer is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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