Does the Peugeot Boxer fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Peugeot Boxer records 13.88 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 28.48 expected for a lcv of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−14.60, 95% interval −14.78 to −14.41). It ranks 657 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Peugeot Boxer by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Peugeot Boxer is “The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired”, recorded 22,638 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 22,638 | 7.41 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6,738 | 2.20 |
| A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3,267 | 1.07 |
| A wheel bearing excessively rough | 1,805 | 0.59 |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1,372 | 0.45 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 305,582 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Peugeot Boxer gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
17.0% of Peugeot Boxer MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12 months and 1,949 miles later (34,678 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 34,678 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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