2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SD11 YTG

The vehicle is currently in good roadworthiness for its age, but the maintenance history reveals a clear trend of worsening condition rather than stability. In the September 2023 test at 109,592 miles, the tester flagged a structural failure where the nearside front coil spring fractured or was broken, which is a serious mechanical risk. This failure occurred in the same month the most recent MOT test was taken, creating a direct link between the previous year's failure and the current status. The mileage pattern indicates rapid accumulation without adequate upkeep, as the vehicle has experienced two consecutive failures on the front brake system in the September 2023 test. While the 2025-11-21 test passed at 120,557 miles, the 2025-11-19 failure at 120,492 miles suggests that the brakes were likely already failing significantly before the 2025 test, implying that the 2024-11-22 test at 115,509 miles was a clean interval rather than a full rebuild. To assess the vehicle's true condition, a buyer must inspect the front suspension bushings and coil springs for corrosion or binding, as well as the brake discs and calipers for wear. The 2023 test failure at 109,592 miles confirms that the braking system is not operating within its designed limits, and the 2025-11-19 failure at 120,492 miles indicates that the brakes have been binding for at least two years, a pattern that requires immediate mechanical intervention to prevent further damage.