2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

1,236 MOT tests in 2024. 57.1% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time57.1%
Failed or needed repairs42.9%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,236 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.6%
  2. Horn: not working5.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.1%
  7. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  9. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.6%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.2%
  2. Brakes23.9%
  3. Suspension20.4%
  4. Body & chassis15.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.4%
  6. Tyres3.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play27.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.0%

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: 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 2001 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2024, 57.1% of 2001 Peugeot Boxer cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,236 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Peugeot Boxer?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; horn: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 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).