2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

2,281 MOT tests in 2024. 68.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time68.3%
Failed or needed repairs31.6%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,281 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working2.3%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.6%
  2. Brakes14.6%
  3. Suspension10.0%
  4. Body & chassis7.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Tyres3.0%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2007 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 68.3% of 2007 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,281 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).