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AD51 FMA

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,356 mi
Last recorded88,356 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FMA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 88,329 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,624 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,940 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust on pipes alround (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 82,752 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust on pipes alround (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,304 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front coil spring corroded Both near side & off side front coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven tread wear to the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Signs of corrosion at the rear lower inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged Filler cap to fuel tank metal fuel pipes have signs of corrosion. (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Signs of corrosion at the rear lower inner sill. (6.1.A.1)

Rear Lower Rear sub frame / suspension carrier has substantial corrosion all over.

Rear coil spring corroded Both near side & off side coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 77,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low no adjustment (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

rack has very slight play

small cut in near side tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,824 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,555 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,353 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,577 miles

both rear coil springs corrded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,589 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2010 44,589 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,582 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,582 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,782 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,867 miles

indicators not self cancelling

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,099 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 FMA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FMA, 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 FMA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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