Peugeot Jetforce MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,648 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 31.6%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Peugeot Jetforce MOT Reliability Overview
The Peugeot Jetforce is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,648 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 7 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.4% and a failure rate of 31.6%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Peugeot Jetforce earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Peugeot Jetforce presents for MOT with approximately 10,970 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2008 models achieve the highest pass rate at 71.7%, while 2006 models have the lowest at 65.2%. This 6.5 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Peugeot Jetforce is Motorcycle brakes, affecting 20.5% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Motorcycle steering and suspension at 19.8%. Motorcycle lighting and signalling rounds out the top three at 15.4%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 2 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Peugeot Jetforce vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Peugeot Jetforce. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 10 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Peugeot Jetforce ages relatively gracefully. The failure rate increase of 17% after warranty is below average, suggesting good long-term reliability. Peak failure occurs at age 10 (39.3% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Brakes | 26.9% | 980 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 25.1% | 916 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 19.1% | 698 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 13.8% | 502 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 6.1% | 222 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 2.5% | 93 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.8% | 65 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 1.7% | 62 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 1.5% | 55 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.8% | 28 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.8% | 28 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.6% | 21 |
| 13 | Items Not Tested | 0.3% | 11 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 0.2% | 9 |
| 15 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.2% | 8 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 10,970 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle brakes | 24.49 | 26.9% | 980 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 22.89 | 25.1% | 916 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 17.44 | 19.1% | 698 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 12.54 | 13.8% | 502 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 5.55 | 6.1% | 222 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 2.32 | 2.5% | 93 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 1.62 | 1.8% | 65 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 1.55 | 1.7% | 62 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 1.37 | 1.5% | 55 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.70 | 0.8% | 28 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.70 | 0.8% | 28 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.52 | 0.6% | 21 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.27 | 0.3% | 11 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 0.22 | 0.2% | 9 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.20 | 0.2% | 8 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Peugeot Jetforce has 10,970 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Peugeot Jetforce has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 28.81% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Peugeot Jetforce MOT Data
The Peugeot Jetforce is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,648 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 7 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.4% and a failure rate of 31.6%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Peugeot Jetforce owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle brakes and motorcycle steering and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Jetforce is likely to perform.
Motorcycle brakes — 20.5% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 20.5% of MOT failures on the Peugeot Jetforce. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 19.8% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 19.8% of MOT failures on the Peugeot Jetforce. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 15.4% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 15.4% of MOT failures on the Peugeot Jetforce. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Jetforce?
Based on 3,648 MOT tests in our database, the Peugeot Jetforce has an overall pass rate of 68.4% (31.6% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot Jetforce?
The top 3 reasons a Peugeot Jetforce fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle brakes (20.5%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (19.8%), 3. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (15.4%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Peugeot Jetforce reliable?
With a 31.6% MOT failure rate, the Jetforce is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Peugeot Jetforce?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle brakes (20.5%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (19.8%); Motorcycle lighting and signalling (15.4%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.