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AD51 GOU

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,846 mi
Last recorded172,846 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 172,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 160,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 146,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 146,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 140,884 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,737 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,922 miles

Front Washers need attention

Front Windscreen has light surface scratching

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 127,494 miles

Front Washers need attention

Front Windscreen has light surface scratching

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated has water ingress

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease

Fail 22 Oct 2019 127,494 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Washers need attention

Front Windscreen has light surface scratching

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated has water ingress

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease

Pass 25 Oct 2018 123,087 miles

n/s mirror cracked

oil leak

rear seals starting to rust

Pass 3 Nov 2017 118,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks. Heatshield over rear exhaust section insecure

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 118,913 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks. Heatshield over rear exhaust section insecure

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,750 miles

has oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 114,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

has oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,141 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,303 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 105,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,445 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 94,437 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r coil spring broken at lower extream end

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,213 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 83,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,039 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,706 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,707 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 16 Feb 2006 52,044 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 GOU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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