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AD51 FKL

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,948 mi
Last recorded131,948 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 131,948 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 131,948 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe broken (7.1.2)

Central Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,690 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 25 Apr 2016 124,690 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,781 miles

Exhaust catalyst section support brackets poor.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,781 miles

Exhaust catalyst section support brackets poor.

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2013 100,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,141 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,048 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,474 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 72,474 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,146 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 64,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,748 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 FKL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FKL, 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 FKL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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