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AD02 DFY

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,634 mi
Last recorded91,634 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 90,332 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded and pad replacement required (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 89,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,830 miles

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

both sides front brake discs and brake pads required shortly

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,843 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,843 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,489 miles

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

nail in off side front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,741 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,682 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,922 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,580 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 52,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,152 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 43,152 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 41,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 37,180 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 33,323 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,323 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 DFY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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