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BG05 VLU

2005 Peugeot Boxer

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

161,035 mi
Last recorded161,035 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Peugeot Boxer42,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VLU
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 161,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both sides Vehicle structure / chassis covered under sealant

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub frame mounting prescribed area covered under sealant

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Both sides leaf springs and their prescribed area corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2018 161,016 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 X PLACES. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded STRUT MOUNT AREA BADLY CORRODED INSIDE TURRET (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 147,706 miles

REAR BODY PANEL BEHIND CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STONE CHIP TOO LOW. (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 147,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

REAR BODY PANEL BEHIND CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STONE CHIP TOO LOW. (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 137,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage below vision area (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 137,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage below vision area (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 125,998 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 113,775 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 113,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2013 100,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 100,801 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 87,838 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 87,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,599 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 76,269 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 62,449 miles

o/s/front tyre 3mm, legal limit 1.5mm.

Fail 20 May 2010 62,449 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

condensation in n/side headlight unit.

front brake pads have approx.10% left, and discs are lipped.

o/s/front tyre 3mm, legal limit 1.5mm.

Pass 19 May 2009 49,316 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 37,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 37,574 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Boxer?

Based on 1,709,897 MOT tests across 147,582 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
3,291
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
147,582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,662
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,000
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,808
Registration plate lamp not working 18,740
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,718
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BG05 VLU is a 2005 Peugeot Boxer in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot Boxer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 42,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot Boxer fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 VLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Boxer typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG05 VLU registered?

BG05 VLU is a 2005 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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