2015 Peugeot Horizon 1.6L Diesel · SF65 DPK

This 2015 Peugeot Horizon presents a roadworthiness record dominated by recurrent mechanical wear rather than any single catastrophic failure. Across seven recorded tests spanning 2022 to 2026, the vehicle has failed on two separate visits, with the March 2025 test flagging an unusually dense cluster of major defects: both front suspension arm pins or bushes excessively worn, both front outer CV joint boots split and no longer preventing dirt ingress, plus an inoperative registration plate lamp. Four days later it passed but carried an advisory for both rear coil springs corroded. The most recent activity tells a similar story of consumable and chassis wear, with a March 2026 failure on both rear brake discs being significantly and obviously worn, followed immediately by a pass with no recorded defects once those discs were replaced. The pattern suggests a vehicle whose mechanical condition is heavily mileage-sensitive, with braking and front suspension components repeatedly reaching the threshold of MOT failure. Recorded mileage of 121,893 miles over an eleven-year life equates to roughly 11,081 miles per year, which sits broadly within the expected range for a vehicle of this age. There are no extended gaps in testing that would suggest long periods off the road, and the annual MOT cadence from 2022 through 2026 is consistent with continuous use. However, the wear profile documented in the MOT history is consistent with the mechanical demands placed on components by sustained higher-mileage operation. The recurrence of brake disc wear, CV boot failure, suspension bush degradation, and coil spring corrosion within a relatively short testing window reflects the cumulative effect of that mileage on the braking, drivetrain, and suspension systems rather than isolated component failure. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas are dictated directly by the components that have already failed or attracted advisories. The front suspension should be the focus of a stationary check and a test drive over uneven surfaces, with attention to knocking or clonking from the front end over speed humps and small bumps, vague or wandering steering at speed, and uneven tyre wear across both front tyres which would indicate worn bushes letting the geometry drift. With both rear coil springs previously flagged for corrosion, a careful visual inspection from beneath the vehicle is worthwhile to confirm whether the corrosion has progressed to a point where the spring seating is compromised, and a test drive over undulating surfaces should be used to listen for any rear suspension clonking. The 2024 advisory noting that the rear was unable to check is a minor concern in itself, as it means some deterioration in that area may not have been formally recorded at the time. The braking system also warrants direct scrutiny following the March 2026 disc failure. On a road test, brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive without excessive travel, and the vehicle should pull up straight under heavy braking without deviation to either side. Any vibration through the steering wheel or pedal during braking, or a pulsating sensation, would indicate warped or unevenly worn replacement discs. Likewise, the CV joints, which were both replaced or repaired at the 2025 test, should be checked for fresh grease contamination around the inner and outer boots and any clicking noises on full-lock turns at low speed, which would indicate premature joint failure. Given the cumulative mileage and the recurring nature of wear items in this record, a thorough pre-purchase inspection on a lift would be prudent to assess the underside for any developing corrosion and to confirm the current condition of the braking, suspension, and drivetrain components that have already cost this car MOT failures within the last eighteen months.