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AD02 DKF

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,347 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 116,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 111,863 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2019 111,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2018 109,744 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 109,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 107,857 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 105,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 102,009 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,857 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 98,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,964 miles

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

advise - brakepipes are cleaned/protected

advise - oil leak from oil filter

advise - steering fluid reservoir top is replaced (broken)

Fail 29 May 2013 94,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise - brakepipes are cleaned/protected

advise - oil leak from oil filter

advise - steering fluid reservoir top is replaced (broken)

Pass 31 May 2012 89,363 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 89,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise - brakepipes are cleaned/greased

advise - nearside rear wheel slightly out of true shape

advise - offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,495 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 85,475 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

advise - brake/fuel lines are cleaned

advise - slight play offside inner joint on trackrod

advise strongly - both front discs look worn and need measuring

Pass 29 May 2010 80,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,651 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 71,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,150 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,932 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 49,191 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 DKF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DKF, 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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What year was AD02 DKF registered?

AD02 DKF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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