2013 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · CK13 CWW

A pattern of front suspension coil spring failures and brake component wear dominates the MOT history of this 2013 Ford Focus, with two fractured coil springs recorded as reasons for refusal within a two-year window. The nearside front spring fractured in February 2026, following an offside front spring failure in February 2024, and both rear coil springs have carried corrosion advisories across the 2025 and 2026 tests. Two failed tests in successive years, each attributable to the same suspension component category, point to a chronic weakness in the spring assemblies, likely accelerated by age and the UK's damp, salt-laden roads. Despite these failures, the vehicle returned to the road within days in 2024 and within four days in 2026, and the most recent test on 17 February 2026 recorded a pass alongside the persistent spring corrosion advisory on the offside rear and an oil leak advisory on the nearside. Recorded mileage of 77,845 over thirteen years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,988 miles, which is below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age. The MOT testing record itself shows significant gaps, with tests recorded in 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, but no entries between mid-2018 and early 2022. This four-year absence from testing suggests the vehicle was either off the road, exempt from MOT requirements, or operated without testing during that interval, which limits confidence in the mechanical condition of components such as brakes, tyres, and underbody corrosion. Low annual mileage generally reduces wear on high-consumption items like clutches and engines but can also accelerate deterioration of rubber components, seals, and brake discs through periods of standing. Prospective buyers should physically inspect the coil spring assemblies and associated suspension mountings, listening for clonking or knocking over uneven road surfaces and feeling for excessive body roll or inconsistent ride height that could indicate further spring fatigue. The nearside oil leak flagged in both 2026 tests warrants inspection of the engine and sump area for fresh oil residue, with attention to whether drips are accumulating on the undertray or driveway. Brake pedal feel should be assessed for sponginess or judder under braking, given the pitted front discs and worn pad advisories from 2024 and 2025, and the discs themselves should be measured for remaining thickness. The front tyres showed edge wear and cracking advisories across consecutive tests, so a close check of sidewall condition and tread depth across all four corners is essential, along with verification of the rear number plate condition. Finally, given the recurring rear spring corrosion, the rear suspension turrets and axle mounting areas should be examined for surface rust or structural corrosion that could compromise long-term integrity.