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XAM 79

2003 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,963 mi
Last recorded40,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Boxer48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAM 79
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 40,963 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Radiator mount corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2026 40,962 miles

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Radiator mount corroded

Fail 15 May 2026 40,949 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Radiator mount corroded chassis

Pass 28 May 2025 39,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 39,056 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 37,198 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 37,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 37,153 miles

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 18 Aug 2022 36,406 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 36,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar frame work (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,428 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jan 2021 33,404 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,089 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 28,089 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,364 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,667 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,826 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 12,776 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall marked

Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,467 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,462 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 9,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 7,955 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,360 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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XAM 79 is a 2003 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAM 79, 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 XAM 79 registered?

XAM 79 is a 2003 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is XAM 79 safe to buy?

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