2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

1,615 MOT tests in 2024. 83.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.8%
Failed or needed repairs16.2%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,615 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    24 marked dangerous
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  3. Brakes4.0%
  4. Tyres1.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Suspension1.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine1.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 83.8% of 2020 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,615 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Peugeot Boxer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).