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AD02 DBU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,708 mi
Last recorded126,708 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 126,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,770 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn very close to limit on outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,968 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 120,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 117,819 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 117,817 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 114,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 114,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 111,303 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 111,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 107,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 107,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 103,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 97,329 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 97,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 90,605 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 84,055 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 84,055 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 77,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 73,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 67,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 59,612 miles

rear high level multibulb stop lamp, has a bulb not working

Pass 16 May 2006 50,991 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 50,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD02 DBU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 78,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD02 DBU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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