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AD02 DCO

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,691 mi
Last recorded125,691 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,691 miles

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

engine oil level low on dipstick

Pass 23 May 2019 119,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 114,839 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake pads look low

Offside Rear wheel slight damage

Fail 30 May 2018 114,837 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake pads look low

Offside Rear wheel slight damage

engine oil low mark dipstick

Pass 26 May 2017 109,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 109,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 103,757 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not tested

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

Rear Inner wheel aeches corroded

exhaust system corroded at mounting brackets

Fail 18 May 2016 103,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not tested

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Rear Inner wheel aeches corroded

exhaust system corroded at mounting brackets

Pass 26 May 2015 98,718 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 92,285 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

front number plate peeling

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

front number plate peeling

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion to front brake ferrules

damage to front no plate

handbrake travel

Pass 19 May 2011 75,313 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

handbrake travel

Fail 19 May 2011 75,313 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate in poor condition

handbrake travel

Pass 26 May 2010 67,991 miles

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

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

all wiper blades worn

front number plate peeling

Pass 12 May 2009 60,654 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear and nearside rear seat belts not tested due to baby seats fitted

Pass 23 May 2008 53,161 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2008 53,091 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 45,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2006 37,576 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DCO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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