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W281 UGU

2000 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,889 mi
Last recorded55,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Peugeot Boxer55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 UGU
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 55,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 55,889 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and Offside, jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 54,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 52,723 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 52,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,963 miles

Large parts of the van have been undersealed making inspection difficult. Including some brake pipes.

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded, not considered prescribed area

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 4 Jul 2023 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount by jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount by jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Large parts of the van have been undersealed making inspection difficult. Including some brake pipes.

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded, not considered prescribed area

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 48,698 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

a lot of the van has been under sealed making inspection difficult. Including brake pipes.

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2023 48,697 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear front part (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

a lot of the van has been under sealed making inspection difficult. Including brake pipes.

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,625 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,474 miles

Front crossmember / radiator support heavily corroded.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 46,474 miles

Exhaust system insecure 5 x exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember / radiator support heavily corroded.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,726 miles

Exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,073 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2018 43,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 to hose's (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded but not prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

Nearside Front step area corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 to hose's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front step area corroded but not prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 43,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 to hose's (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded but not prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

Nearside Front step area corroded but not prescribed area

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 to hose's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front step area corroded but not prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front outer sill coroded but outside prescribed areas

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside & nearside front inner arches in poor condition and heavily undersealed

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front outer sill coroded but outside prescribed areas

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside & nearside front inner arches in poor condition and heavily undersealed

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,266 miles

Temp fuel cap fitted

just passed on brakes

Fail 2 Mar 2016 40,266 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front arch starting to corode

Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,070 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front arch starting to corode

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,750 miles

van is starting to rustin lots of places

Fail 28 Mar 2014 36,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

van is starting to rustin lots of places

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 35,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,904 miles

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

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

fuel cap is temporary type

Fail 25 Jan 2011 32,711 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

temp fuel cap off sealing type fitted/////

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,711 miles

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

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

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

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

temp fuel cap off sealing type fitted/////

Fail 22 Jan 2011 32,628 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,651 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

accident damage to nearside front body

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,275 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front & offside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

handbrake travel

nearside front & offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,831 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,945 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split at end

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 UGU is a 2000 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU is a 2000 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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