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W281 SYA

2000 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,774 mi
Last recorded29,774 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Peugeot Boxer55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 SYA
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 29,774 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg around subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg around subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 10 Feb 2026 29,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg around subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg around subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,840 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 29,840 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2018 29,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch sils (6.1.A.1)

Braking system leaking due to corrosion - front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rubber mountings snapped but exhaust is supported

front cross member corroded but not structural

general corrosion

steering rack pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 29,700 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Braking system leaking due to corrosion - front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front cross member corroded but not structural

Front inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust mounting rubbers snapped but exhaust is supported

inner sil corroded not within prescribed area

steering rack pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 29,700 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Braking system leaking due to corrosion - front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front cross member corroded but not structural

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear inner sil corroded structure weakend

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust mounting rubbers snapped but exhaust is supported

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,575 miles

Front chassis slightly corroded

Front cross member corroded but not structual

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 29,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Front chassis slightly corroded

Front cross member corroded but not structual

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 29,268 miles

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 28,807 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded but not within a perscribed area

Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,368 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody rusting

Fail 24 Feb 2014 28,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody rusting

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,769 miles

Both inner sill have surface corrosion

Nearside front inner sill holed and corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside rear tyre very perished

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Underside of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both inner sill have surface corrosion

Nearside front inner sill holed and corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside rear tyre very perished

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Underside of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2011 25,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,737 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 23,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,991 miles

alarm poorly fitted. (wiring)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,771 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 19,771 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 18,223 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 18,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,291 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 16,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W281 SYA is a 2000 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot Boxer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 55,626 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 W281 SYA, 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 26 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W281 SYA is a 2000 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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