2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

2,290 MOT tests in 2024. 63.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time63.7%
Failed or needed repairs36.3%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,290 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.2%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.1%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.0%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.9%
  10. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.4%
  2. Brakes17.4%
  3. Suspension14.0%
  4. Body & chassis10.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  6. Tyres2.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

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 structure8.4%
  2. Pipes and hoses: excessively corroded7.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.9%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced6.5%

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 2004 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 63.7% of 2004 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,290 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 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; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 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).