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AD51 DNN

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,335 mi
Last recorded138,335 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 DNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 138,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm low inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 132,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm danger (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm low inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 126,868 miles

N/s front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

O/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Reversing light not working.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 126,868 miles

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

N/s front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

O/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Reversing light not working.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 119,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Reversing light not working.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 119,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Reversing light not working.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Reaversing light not working

Fail 27 Mar 2015 111,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Reaversing light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,256 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 102,256 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,971 miles

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

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

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

Reversing light not working

Windcreen washers not working possibly frozen, benefit of doubt given.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 81,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Reversing light not working.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,966 miles

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

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

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

Reversing light not working.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,046 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 68,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,575 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 64,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,118 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,961 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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AD51 DNN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 AD51 DNN, 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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AD51 DNN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AD51 DNN safe to buy?

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