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AD02 DLK

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,327 mi
Last recorded118,327 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 118,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s/front flexi hose requires clipping back into holder

Pass 10 Oct 2017 111,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs have surface corrosion

antifreeze level below minimum

oil leak

rear of both sills have surface corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2017 111,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all coil springs have surface corrosion

antifreeze level below minimum

oil leak

rear of both sills have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2016 95,426 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,489 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

front exhaust flexy slightly deterioated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 79,869 miles

drivers wiper splitting

no tread on inside of front tyres...tyres close to cords.(advise to replace)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,587 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,472 miles

corrosion on underbody components

water leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,472 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on underbody components

rear wiper split

water leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,530 miles

offside front brake pipe ferrule corroded

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,128 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 57,128 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,547 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,557 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 DLK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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