2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

1,508 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,508 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.0%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.8%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  4. Horn: not working3.6%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  8. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.5%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics25.9%
  2. Brakes23.1%
  3. Suspension16.8%
  4. Body & chassis14.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  6. Tyres3.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.3%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play12.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.9%
  5. Pipes and hoses: excessively corroded6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2002 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,508 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).