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VX53 TYB

2003 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

80,298 mi
Last recorded80,298 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Boxer48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 TYB
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear underbody corrosion visible

Pass 21 May 2025 79,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 79,664 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 79,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 78,152 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,662 miles

Electrical wiring insecure @ battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked not showing white light to rear

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2024 77,658 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured @ battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster broken

Nearside Rear outer wall perished

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 77,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front inner step holed with corrosion not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 77,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front inner step holed with corrosion not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

corrosion at engine mount but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Mar 2021 74,199 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 74,190 miles

Brake performance not tested fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,386 miles

Central exhaust centre box corroded but not blowing

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 69,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust centre box corroded but not blowing

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,116 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,094 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Front cross member corroded.

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 68,094 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Front cross member corroded.

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,011 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside metal clutch fluid pipe corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,712 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,082 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front & offside front tyre walls beginning to crack/perish.

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,886 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,558 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,645 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some corrosion under side of body.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 51,645 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some corrosion under side of body.

Pass 16 May 2011 50,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,010 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 46,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,000 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 30,000 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

near side front tyre on 3mm

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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VX53 TYB is a 2003 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 VX53 TYB, 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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VX53 TYB is a 2003 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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