2005 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

2,408 Peugeot Boxer cars first used in 2005 had an MOT in 2025, at about 20 years old, and 63.7% passed first time. That is above the 57.6% for all cars first used in 2005.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2005 Peugeot Boxer cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2005 Peugeot Boxer MOT failure items
2005 Peugeot Boxer common failures
ItemValue
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.4%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
Position lamp: not working3.5%
Stop lamp: not working3.4%
Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2005 Peugeot Boxer advisories
2005 Peugeot Boxer common advisories
ItemValue
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing8.3%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened7.2%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material7.1%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive6.8%
Integral vehicle structure condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced5.9%
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive5.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2005 Peugeot Boxer faults by area
2005 Peugeot Boxer faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment15.7%
Brakes12.6%
Suspension11.2%
Body, chassis, structure9.8%
Visibility8.0%
Tyres2.2%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2005 Peugeot Boxer recorded mileage
2005 Peugeot Boxer mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,40838,00049,700 miles64,000

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Peugeot Boxer years

Peugeot Boxer first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20211,85481.6%87.2%
20201,66283.5%86.0%
20192,14182.8%83.5%
20182,27181.2%80.9%
20173,23479.3%78.2%
20163,33578.5%74.9%
20153,18077.2%71.9%
20142,71974.9%68.6%
20132,47577.2%65.8%
20122,31576.1%63.5%
20112,10776.7%61.2%
20101,97578.6%59.3%
20091,75772.2%58.3%
20082,17772.1%57.2%
20072,29870.3%57.4%
20062,54666.7%57.0%
20052,40863.7%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.