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AD02 DHZ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,943 mi
Last recorded118,943 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 118,943 miles

clutch fault

offside door mirror is damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2018 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch fault

offside door mirror is damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2018 118,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clutch fault

Emissions unable to be measured

NSF tyre worn to inner edge

OS door mirror is damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 103,503 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 109,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,237 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coil springs rusted

windscreen damaged b zone

Fail 13 Sep 2016 104,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coil springs rusted

windscreen damaged b zone

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,145 miles

Front exhaust system blow (borderline pass)

front coil springs rusted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 99,145 miles

Front exhaust system blow (borderline pass)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front coil springs rusted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,056 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r nail in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,127 miles

small crack on screen in b zone

coil springs rusted

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn & n/s/r tyre perished

rear trailing arms bushes worn

under body suspension & brake rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 84,836 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 84,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,818 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 81,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,820 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,071 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 71,072 miles

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 49,213 miles

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

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

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 DHZ 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 61.9%.

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

Is AD02 DHZ safe to buy?

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