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AD51 FJV

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,283 mi
Last recorded124,283 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 124,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,218 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,918 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,397 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 111,397 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2014 105,381 miles

COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY. Maybe leaking from thermostat housing

Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,812 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,997 miles

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition (cracking in treads)

Nearside rear tyre treasd depths low

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,465 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs, flutuation from readings

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,976 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,562 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 81,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 73,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 59,368 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 45,511 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)

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 FJV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD51 FJV, 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 AD51 FJV registered?

AD51 FJV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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