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AD51 GLZ

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,864 mi
Last recorded79,864 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2013 74,882 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,477 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn/bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 71,431 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2011 66,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded

Full size spare fitted to nearside front

Heavy oil leak

Play in offside rear shock absorber

Play in steering rack

STRONG ADVISORY: Heavy dampness on power steering rack

Underbody corrossion

Fail 9 Apr 2010 58,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Heavy oil leak

Play in offside rear shock absorber

Play in steering rack

STRONG ADVISORY: Heavy dampness on power steering rack

Underbody corrossion

Pass 24 Dec 2008 48,453 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 47,476 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,995 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Dampness on power steering rack

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Full size steel wheel fitted on nearside front

General exhaust corrossion

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)

Sump corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 GLZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

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

Is AD51 GLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 GLZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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