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AD02 YCJ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,823 mi
Last recorded140,823 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 140,823 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 140,822 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 140,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,018 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 136,011 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 132,746 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 128,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 128,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 118,776 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 118,776 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 110,092 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 110,920 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 98,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 78,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,945 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 51,259 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 40,458 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge †front brake pads close to limit

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 YCJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

AD02 YCJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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