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AD02 DFP

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,259 mi
Last recorded136,259 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 136,259 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Both sides (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,816 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges /stepped tread area

Fail 30 Sep 2014 117,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges /stepped tread area

Pass 2 Oct 2013 110,301 miles

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

boot full

Fail 2 Oct 2013 110,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

boot full

Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 103,736 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,302 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 90,331 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 90,331 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 81,586 miles

Small nail in o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Very small split in o/s/f outer cv boot.

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm on very inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2008 73,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 63,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 54,938 miles

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 DFP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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