Ford Focus: suspension MOT failures
Of the 6,079,104 Ford Focus MOT tests in this dataset, 9.1% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 1998 and 1999 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 847 | 18.1% |
| 1999 | 13,084 | 18.5% |
| 2000 | 24,127 | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 49,771 | 16.9% |
| 2002 | 85,325 | 17.2% |
| 2003 | 107,139 | 17.0% |
| 2004 | 160,936 | 17.2% |
| 2005 | 220,908 | 16.5% |
| 2006 | 275,777 | 14.8% |
| 2007 | 340,693 | 14.4% |
| 2008 | 356,303 | 14.3% |
| 2009 | 398,005 | 13.2% |
| 2010 | 374,356 | 13.0% |
| 2011 | 425,449 | 12.3% |
| 2012 | 441,587 | 11.0% |
| 2013 | 472,710 | 10.9% |
| 2014 | 459,959 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 437,577 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 363,800 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 358,146 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 265,885 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 251,617 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 128,912 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 46,878 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,250 | 0.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.