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BU53 BVJ

2003 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

33,970 mi
Last recorded33,970 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Boxer48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BVJ
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 33,970 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 29,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear hanger mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 29,528 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Excessively corroded at lower arm front mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Beside front crossmember mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear hanger mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 29,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box has hole in (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 27,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 27,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively changed blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working changed bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 25,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 25,244 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 25,244 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 24,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 23,715 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 23,714 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 22,645 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 22,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 15 Apr 2014 18,927 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,512 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 13,504 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,835 miles

rear brake binding o/s/r

Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,185 miles

front number plate poor

Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,960 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 7,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,518 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,683 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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BU53 BVJ is a 2003 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,230cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Boxer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 48,738 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 BU53 BVJ, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU53 BVJ is a 2003 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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