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AD51 GUA

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,624 mi
Last recorded185,624 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 185,624 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 185,624 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 185,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 180,245 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 180,240 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering of outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 173,391 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 173,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 168,309 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 168,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 163,314 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 155,918 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear discs pitted & corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 155,918 miles

rear discs pitted & corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 148,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake discsslightly corroded ~& pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 148,421 miles

rear brake discsslightly corroded ~& pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 141,198 miles

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

rear discs worn & pitted

Fail 2 Sep 2010 141,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs worn & pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 129,005 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 119,341 miles

condensation in o\s head lamp

Fail 8 Jan 2008 119,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

condensation in o\s head lamp

Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 75,316 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

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 GUA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GUA, 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 GUA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is AD51 GUA safe to buy?

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