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AD51 GLJ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,846 mi
Last recorded144,846 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2020 144,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corrodded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very weak (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery charging light on

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2018 136,033 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 135,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 132,516 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 132,516 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,558 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND N/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Fail 22 Oct 2015 127,558 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND N/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 23 Oct 2014 125,136 miles

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 121,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 118,847 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal device starting to wear smooth

front brake discs lipped

osf mud flap insecure but not effecting road wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,493 miles

various brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2010 105,003 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,203 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,598 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 91,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 85,399 miles

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 2 Aug 2006 73,751 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 GLJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GLJ, 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 GLJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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