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AD51 GGE

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,143 mi
Last recorded86,143 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,143 miles

exhaust mounting corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

towbar and towbar mountings corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 86,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust mounting corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

towbar and towbar mountings corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

appears there is an oil leak o/s of engine near power steering drive belt

front exhaust mount Broken

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 80,354 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

appears there is an oil leak o/s of engine near power steering drive belt

front exhaust mount Broken

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,570 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s/f, both on limit (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has part deteriorated

front brake pads worn

oil leaks

park brake has long travel

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,614 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 66,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,131 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 13 Oct 2014 57,131 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level below minimum

engine oil level low

Fail 4 Oct 2013 47,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level below minimum

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,853 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 37,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,174 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 4,306 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,804 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 44,802 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,219 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 26,932 miles

Windscreen wipers do not return to rest position automatically when switched off

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 GGE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

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

Is AD51 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 GGE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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