2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

1,933 MOT tests in 2024. 64.7% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time64.7%
Failed or needed repairs35.3%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,933 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.7%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.7%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.0%
  6. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.0%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting1.9%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.8%
  9. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.8%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.5%
  2. Brakes17.8%
  3. Suspension14.0%
  4. Body & chassis11.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  6. Tyres2.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.3%
  3. Pipes and hoses: excessively corroded6.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.9%

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 2003 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 64.7% of 2003 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,933 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).