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AD02 DEU

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,583 mi
Last recorded120,583 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 120,583 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 117,942 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 110,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 110,859 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 107,289 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 107,289 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 102,711 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 99,061 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 91,607 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 85,428 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 79,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 72,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 65,473 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 57,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 57,934 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,642 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 42,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,445 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 29,312 miles

both rear tyre tread surfaces are starting too wear slightly out of shape.

offside front road wheel is dented on outer bead rim.

Pass 26 May 2005 24,945 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 DEU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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