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AD51 GJY

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 145,116 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 143,584 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 142,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 140,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 139,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 138,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,668 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,956 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Fail 3 Feb 2018 129,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL HOLED (2.4.A.3)

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 15 Feb 2017 125,078 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 125,024 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet broken (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,660 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 31 Jan 2015 107,560 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 107,560 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 101,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 101,898 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 99,043 miles

front discs rusty

front pads low

rear discs rusty

rear pads on limit

Fail 5 Jan 2013 99,042 miles

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

front discs rusty

front pads low

rear discs rusty

rear pads on limit

Pass 28 Dec 2011 93,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear caliper parking brake levers not returning to stops

exhaust rear heat shield corroded and adrift

rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 28 Dec 2011 93,524 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear caliper parking brake levers not returning to stops

exhaust rear heat shield corroded and adrift

front wiper blades worn

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 21 Dec 2010 86,108 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)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 86,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 78,000 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 74,033 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 67,741 miles

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

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)

front and rear wipers smear

Fail 27 Dec 2007 67,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

front and rear wipers smear

Fail 20 Dec 2006 54,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2005 44,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 44,171 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 GJY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GJY, 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 GJY registered?

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

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