2021 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 81.6% of Peugeot Boxers first used in 2021 passed their MOT first time, against 87.2% for all cars first used in 2021. Across 4,276 Boxer first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Peugeot Boxers first used in 2021 (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
81.6%
of 1,854 first tests; all cars first used in 2021: 87.2%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
4,276
first tests, 2023–2025; 1,854 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
66.6%
of 1,854 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
34,000
middle half: 12,500–69,000 miles; all cars first used in 2021: 32,000

How the 2021 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Boxers first used in 2021 against all cars first used in 2021 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Boxer figure was 5.6 points lower.

2021 BoxerAll cars first used in 2021
80%90%100%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2021, test year 2021: 82.9%All cars first used in 2021, test year 2022: 89.9%All cars first used in 2021, test year 2023: 90.8%All cars first used in 2021, test year 2024: 87.6%All cars first used in 2021, test year 2025: 87.2%2021 Boxer, test year 2022: 91.3%2021 Boxer, test year 2023: 84.9%2021 Boxer, test year 2024: 84.6%2021 Boxer, test year 2025: 81.6%87.2%81.6%
View this chart as a table
Test year2021 BoxerAll cars first used 2021Boxer first tests
2021fewer than 500 tests82.9%44
202291.3%89.9%563
202384.9%90.8%609
202484.6%87.6%1,813
202581.6%87.2%1,854

Common 2021 Peugeot Boxer MOT failures

Share of the 713 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 equipment43.2%
Visibility22.0%
Brakes21.7%
Tyres13.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks12.9%
Suspension8.4%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems6.6%
Body, chassis, structure5.2%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively15.4%110
Headlamp aim: too high11.5%82
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam7.7%55

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

What to check on a 2021 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. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
  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 2021 Peugeot Boxer MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2021 Boxers, as a share of all 4,276 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge4.7%199
Brake pads: wearing thin3.2%137
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive2.8%119
Nail in tyre1.4%58
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing1.2%52

Questions about the 2021 Peugeot Boxer MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2021 Peugeot Boxer?

In 2025, 81.6% of Boxers first used in 2021 passed their MOT first time, against 87.2% for all cars first used in 2021. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2021 Boxer most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 43.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (22.0%) and brakes (21.7%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (15.4%).

How often does a 2021 Peugeot Boxer fail its MOT?

In 2025, 18.4% of first tests on Boxers first used in 2021 did not pass first time: 13.4% failed, and a further 5.0% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 713 of 4,276 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2021 Peugeot Boxer MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 4.7% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (3.2%), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (2.8%), “Nail in tyre” (1.4%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (1.2%).

Is a 2021 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 91.3% in 2022 to 81.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2021

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

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How the 2021 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. “2021 Boxer” means a Peugeot Boxer whose date of first use falls in 2021 (70, 21 and 71 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 2021, 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.