2004 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 63.1% of Peugeot Boxers first used in 2004 passed their MOT first time, against 57.8% for all cars first used in 2004. Across 7,137 Boxer first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Peugeot Boxers first used in 2004 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
63.1%
of 2,351 first tests; all cars first used in 2004: 57.8%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
7,137
first tests, 2023–2025; 2,351 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
31.6%
of 2,351 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
51,000
middle half: 39,500–65,500 miles; all cars first used in 2004: 103,500

How the 2004 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Boxers first used in 2004 against all cars first used in 2004 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Boxer figure was 5.3 points higher.

2004 BoxerAll cars first used in 2004
50%60%70%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2004, test year 2021: 53.9%All cars first used in 2004, test year 2022: 55.2%All cars first used in 2004, test year 2023: 56%All cars first used in 2004, test year 2024: 56.4%All cars first used in 2004, test year 2025: 57.8%2004 Boxer, test year 2021: 63.4%2004 Boxer, test year 2022: 64.6%2004 Boxer, test year 2023: 66.4%2004 Boxer, test year 2024: 64.1%2004 Boxer, test year 2025: 63.1%63.1%57.8%
View this chart as a table
Test year2004 BoxerAll cars first used 2004Boxer first tests
202163.4%53.9%2,473
202264.6%55.2%2,449
202366.4%56.0%2,425
202464.1%56.4%2,361
202563.1%57.8%2,351

Common 2004 Peugeot Boxer MOT failures

Share of the 2,529 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment47.2%
Suspension31.8%
Brakes31.3%
Body, chassis, structure24.9%
Visibility19.7%
Tyres6.6%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.3%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength17.2%435
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively11.6%293
Position lamp: not working11.2%283
Stop lamp: not working10.8%273
Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.3%211

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2004 Peugeot Boxer before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
  3. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.

Common 2004 Peugeot Boxer MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2004 Boxers, as a share of all 7,137 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing8.6%615
Pipes and hoses: slightly corroded7.1%506
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material6.9%492
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened6.6%468
Integral vehicle structure condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced6.0%431

Questions about the 2004 Peugeot Boxer MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2004 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2025, 63.1% of Boxers first used in 2004 passed their MOT first time, against 57.8% for all cars first used in 2004. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2004 Boxer most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 47.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (31.8%) and brakes (31.3%). The single most common item was “Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength” (17.2%).

How often does a 2004 Peugeot Boxer fail its MOT?

In 2025, 36.9% of first tests on Boxers first used in 2004 did not pass first time: 31.5% failed, and a further 5.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 2,529 of 7,137 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2004 Peugeot Boxer MOT advisories?

“Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (on 8.6% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Pipes and hoses: slightly corroded” (7.1%), “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (6.9%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (6.6%) and “Integral vehicle structure condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced” (6.0%).

Is a 2004 Peugeot Boxer reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 63.4% in 2021 to 63.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2004

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2004 Peugeot Boxer MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2004 Boxer” means a Peugeot Boxer whose date of first use falls in 2004 (53, 04 and 54 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2004, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.