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Y979 BFX

2001 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,185 mi
Last recorded143,185 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Boxer51,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 BFX
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 143,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2014 143,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2013 118,786 miles

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin rusted away

Fail 19 Apr 2013 118,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin rusted away

Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,823 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

middle exhaust silencer baffles loose

middle exhaust silencer uoter skins corroded

o/s/r light lens cracked/damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2012 9,823 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

middle exhaust silencer baffles loose

middle exhaust silencer uoter skins corroded

o/s/r light lens cracked/damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,935 miles

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox housing bolt missing

starter motor bolt broken off

Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,740 miles

5 seats fitted at time of test

large crack in windscreen in os lower edge

Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,736 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

5 seats fitted at time of test

large crack in windscreen in os lower edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,131 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,126 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,096 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,955 miles

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

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

rear seat backs 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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Y979 BFX is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot Boxer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 51,398 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 Y979 BFX, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y979 BFX is a 2001 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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