2013 Peugeot Horizon 1.6L Diesel · SF13 GJK

A recurring pattern of MOT failures and advisories on a 13-year-old Peugeot Horizon with relatively modest mileage suggests that this vehicle has not been straightforward to keep roadworthy. Across the four test cycles recorded, there have been three failures on top of the most recent pass on 10 February 2026. The failure points themselves have ranged from minor electrical items (stop lamps, registration plate lamp, windscreen washer) through to more substantive mechanical defects. In February 2025 the vehicle failed on split constant velocity boots on both front outer drive shaft joints, indicating that the protective gaiters had deteriorated badly enough to allow dirt ingress, alongside a fractured nearside rear coil spring. Two stop lamp failures on the same date in different years, a wiper blade defect carried over from 2024 to 2025, and a persistent non-excessive oil leak advisories from 2024 onwards collectively indicate that routine maintenance and minor electrical upkeep have been inconsistent across the testing period. The fact that the vehicle returned a pass with no defects on its most recent test on 10 February 2026 is a positive outcome, but it should be read alongside the broader pattern of issues rather than in isolation. The recorded mileage of 70,547 miles across approximately 13 years equates to around 5,400 miles per year on average, which is low for a vehicle of this age. The mileage recorded on each successive MOT shows steady, modest increases year on year, with no unusual jumps or omissions that would indicate clock irregularities or extended periods off the road. From a mechanical perspective, low annual mileage reduces wear on high-mileage components such as the clutch, drivetrain and major braking surfaces, but it can accelerate ageing of rubber and plastic components including the constant velocity boots and coil springs that have already failed on this vehicle. The fractured rear coil spring in particular is a wear item, but its failure at this mileage suggests age-related material degradation rather than high-mileage fatigue, which is consistent with the small annual mileages. The persistent oil leak advisories flagged in 2024 and 2025 should be investigated physically on a test drive. Listen for any ticking from the engine bay that intensifies at idle, check the driveway for fresh drips on first inspection, and look for oil residue on the lower engine and bellhousing area. The split front outer constant velocity boots are a known point of failure on these vehicles and a subsequent MOT history is not available to confirm they have been replaced; on test drive, listen for a clicking or knocking noise from the front hubs during full lock turns at low speed, which would indicate that grit has already entered the joints. The fractured rear coil spring failure on the nearside rear warrants a thorough check of ride height on both sides; any sagging on one corner, clonking over bumps, or uneven stance at the rear should be taken seriously, and the opposite offside spring should be assumed to be under similar load given identical age and mileage. Brake component wear, as flagged by the rear pad advisory in January 2024 and the slightly chafed nearside rear brake hose on the same test, should be checked by inspecting pad and disc thickness directly through the wheels. The front tyres have been repeatedly flagged as worn close to the legal limit on both sides in 2023 and again on the nearside and offside in 2025, suggesting uneven front geometry or that alignment has not been attended to. On a test drive, expect the steering to pull gently to one side if geometry is out, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel that could indicate worn front suspension components. The repeated missing offside rear seat advisories also warrant confirmation that the interior is complete to the standard expected, and any unresolved stop lamp or registration plate lamp issues should be confirmed as functioning under all lighting conditions before purchase.