2013 Peugeot Horizon — MOT failures & pass rate
6,048 MOT tests on the 2013 Peugeot Horizon are in this dataset, and 77.3% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (20.0% fail rate), the 2013 Horizon comes out 2.6pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.2%) and body, structure & corrosion (11.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, coil spring and stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 617 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 16.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 28.5% once past 150k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 19.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.2% | 796 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.7% | 709 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 475 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 260 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.2% | 254 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.7% | 226 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 617 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 345 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 301 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 275 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 246 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 204 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.0% | 1,270 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.2% | 982 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.0% | 907 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 541 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 504 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.1% | 307 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,437 | 16.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,126 | 22.5% |
| 60-90k | 941 | 25.3% |
| 90-120k | 439 | 26.2% |
| 120-150k | 353 | 23.2% |
| 150k+ | 752 | 28.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,627 | 23.1% |
| Petrol | 421 | 16.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,251 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | 1,232 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | 1,224 | 24.4% |
| 2024 | 1,193 | 24.1% |
| 2025 | 1,148 | 24.9% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Horizon
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (7.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Peugeot Horizons pass their MOT?
77.3% of the 6,048 2013 Peugeot Horizon MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Peugeot Horizon?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.2% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (11.7%).
Does the 2013 Horizon get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.8% in the 0-30k band to 28.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,048 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.