2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CF11 LLZ

The vehicle's roadworthiness status is concerning due to a two-year gap in testing and static mileage. In the June 2024 test at 89,654 miles, the tester flagged a fractured offside front coil spring and incorrect headlamp aim. A fractured coil spring constitutes a serious structural and suspension risk, indicating the previous owner allowed a critical failure to occur immediately before the test. While the same-day pass suggests a repair was carried out, the trend of suspension and brake defects points to aging components rather than routine wear. The maintenance pattern appears reactive rather than preventative. Covering roughly 5,977 miles annually, this Focus has seen exceptionally light use for its 15-year age. The mileage progression reveals a highly irregular pattern. Between the May 2022 test at 77,141 miles and the June 2023 test at 85,621 miles, the vehicle covered 8,480 miles. However, the odometer remained completely static at 89,654 miles from the June 2024 test until today, 28 June 2026. This two-year standstill strongly implies the vehicle has been sitting unused for an extended period. Prolonged standing often leads to degraded rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres, which contradicts the low-mileage appeal. A buyer must thoroughly inspect the front suspension and braking systems before purchase. During the June 2023 test at 85,620 miles, the tester flagged an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, and the June 2024 failure involved a broken coil spring. These recurring front-end failures suggest the suspension suffers from chronic fatigue or poor repair quality. Verify the replacement coil spring matches OEM specifications and check for uneven tyre wear indicative of misaligned tracking. The rear brake discs and pads were flagged as worn in June 2023; a two-year stationary period means these components likely suffer from surface corrosion and binding calipers. Examine the underside for structural corrosion, as aging Focus models are prone to subframe and sill rust, which prolonged inactivity can accelerate.