Peugeot Boxer
From 178,085 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Boxers fare better: 2022 models pass at 85.4% vs 66% for 1995.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 5,130 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5,130 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 4,802 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,926 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3,845 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,594 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3,303 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2,727 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 2,691 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2,673 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2,417 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 29.1% of Boxer failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 33.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £149.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 74.9% while Petrol versions pass at 64.1%, a 11 percentage point gap.
Peugeot Boxer on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 2,165 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 319 newly registered, a net loss of 1,846. At this rate, roughly 62.4 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 101,908 | 13,435 | +19 | -357 | -338 |
| 2025 Q2 | 102,707 | 12,974 | +33 | -491 | -458 |
| 2025 Q1 | 100,026 | 16,113 | +96 | -437 | -341 |
| 2024 Q4 | 100,401 | 16,079 | +171 | -880 | -709 |
| 2024 Q3 | 105,408 | 11,781 | +308 | -453 | -145 |
| 2024 Q2 | 106,520 | 10,814 | +890 | -0 | +1,267 |
| 2024 Q1 | 104,070 | 11,997 | +1,696 | -2,135 | -439 |
| 2023 Q4 | 102,354 | 14,152 | +2,396 | -1,110 | +1,286 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxer 335 Pro L3H2 Blue Hdi | Diesel | 9,889 | 16% |
| Boxer 335 Pro L3H2 Bhdi | Diesel | 7,125 | 12% |
| Boxer 335 Professional L3H2Hdi | Diesel | 4,912 | 8% |
| Boxer 335 Prof Prem+ L3H2 Bhdi | Diesel | 4,185 | 7% |
| Boxer 335 Pro L2H2 Bhdi | Diesel | 3,796 | 6% |
| Boxer 335 Pro L2H2 Blue Hdi | Diesel | 2,660 | 4% |
| Boxer 435 Pro L4H2 Bluehdi | Diesel | 2,472 | 4% |
| Boxer 435 Pro L4H2 Blue Hdi | Diesel | 2,276 | 4% |
| Boxer 330 Lx Mwb Hdi | Diesel | 2,226 | 4% |
| Boxer 335 Lwb | Diesel | 2,089 | 3% |
| Boxer 290 Lx Mwb Hdi | Diesel | 2,075 | 3% |
| Boxer 333 Mwb | Diesel | 2,070 | 3% |
| Boxer 330 Swb | Diesel | 2,069 | 3% |
| Boxer 335 L3 Bluehdi | Diesel | 2,013 | 3% |
| Boxer 320 Mwb | Diesel | 2,011 | 3% |
| Boxer 335 L3 Hdi | Diesel | 1,894 | 3% |
| Boxer 290 Lx Swb Hdi | Petrol | 1,847 | 3% |
| Boxer 335 L3H2 Hdi | Diesel | 1,706 | 3% |
| Boxer 335 Zuckoff Tl Hdi | Diesel | 1,627 | 3% |
| Boxer 335 Mwb | Diesel | 1,558 | 3% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 85.4% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2021 | 77% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2020 | 79% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 75.9% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
25 earlier years
| 2018 | 76% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 2017 | 76.7% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2016 | 75.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 74.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2014 | 73.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2013 | 75.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2012 | 78.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2011 | 78.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2010 | 82.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2009 | 74.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 75.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2007 | 73.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2006 | 71.5% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2005 | 70.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2004 | 70.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2003 | 70.5% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2002 | 69.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2001 | 66.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2000 | 68.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1999 | 69.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1998 | 67.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1997 | 67.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1996 | 70.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1995 | 66% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1994 | 59.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Boxers tested had between 51,149 and 91,346 miles on the clock.
At 68,130 median miles, the Boxer has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Peugeot models
| Peugeot 208 | 75.2% |
| Peugeot Partner | 69.9% |
| Peugeot 3008 | 76.5% |
| Peugeot 308 | 71.6% |
| Peugeot 207 | 63.1% |
Common questions
What is the Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot Boxer has a 74.7% MOT pass rate based on 178,085 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot Boxer?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot Boxer is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 5,130 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
How many Peugeot Boxers are on UK roads?
There are 101,908 Peugeot Boxers currently licensed on UK roads, with 13,435 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot Boxer at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot Boxer is 68,130 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 51,149 and 91,346 miles.
Buying a used Boxer?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £149 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 29.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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