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AD51 FML

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,816 mi
Last recorded159,816 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 159,816 miles

slight blow from front flexi joint

Fail 23 Dec 2015 159,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight blow from front flexi joint

Pass 31 Dec 2014 147,609 miles

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

front flexi deteriated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 132,557 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front flex weak.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 132,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front flex weak.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 122,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 109,194 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 109,194 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,031 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,603 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 64,828 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 64,797 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f fog lamp not working

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,823 miles

handbrake travel high

only 3 washer jet working

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,167 miles

unable to see inner pads †o/s/r tyre on 2mm

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 FML is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 FML registered?

AD51 FML is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is AD51 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 FML shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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