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FJ53 ECT

2003 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,829 mi
Last recorded60,829 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Boxer48,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ECT
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 57,047 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,632 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,669 miles

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

offside front brake disc backing plate missing

steering rack pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,136 miles

Nearside front shock absorber/strut cover damaged

Offside front shock absorber/strut cover damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,982 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion noted on front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling due to corrosion noted at pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of corrosion noted to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s washer jet inoperative - (sufficient water provided by o/s jet)

Fail 16 Jul 2020 42,982 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion noted on front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling due to corrosion noted at pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of corrosion noted to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,160 miles

backbox exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,705 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 17 Oct 2012 40,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,867 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,867 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,515 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,798 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steel pipe to clutch slave cylinder is corroded may soon need replacement

Fail 6 Oct 2008

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r slight brake bind

steel pipe to clutch slave cylinder is corroded may soon need replacement

Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s wing mirror glass broken

Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,523 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

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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FJ53 ECT is a 2003 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ53 ECT, 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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FJ53 ECT is a 2003 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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