2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

2,398 MOT tests in 2024. 64.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time64.6%
Failed or needed repairs35.4%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,398 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.0%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.5%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.1%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working2.1%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.1%
  2. Brakes17.0%
  3. Suspension14.9%
  4. Body & chassis10.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Tyres2.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  8. Steering1.1%

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 structure7.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.8%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.8%

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 2005 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 64.6% of 2005 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,398 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 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 2005 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).