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BU53 VWB

2003 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,889 mi
Last recorded46,889 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Boxer48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VWB
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 46,889 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner lower step corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 46,889 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened support at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis leg at front crossmember mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner lower step corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,134 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 44,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,839 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 43,839 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,820 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 42,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,032 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 41,031 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,011 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front lower subframe/cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower front chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower front chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,547 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,873 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 33,873 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,041 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 25,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 22,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,164 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,372 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 VWB is a 2003 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWB, 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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What year was BU53 VWB registered?

BU53 VWB is a 2003 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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