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AD02 YCG

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,593 mi
Last recorded146,593 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 146,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 134,155 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 134,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 129,752 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,263 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,221 miles

n/side h/light adjusted from too hugh

Pass 3 Nov 2015 121,157 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,428 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 116,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,824 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,254 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,254 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 103,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,192 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

clutch is weak

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,470 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 87,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 63,124 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 YCG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 YCG registered?

AD02 YCG is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is AD02 YCG safe to buy?

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