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AD51 GWJ

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,812 mi
Last recorded122,812 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 122,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,524 miles

All coils springs and brakes pipes corroded

Corrosion to front sub frame and rear suspension components

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,889 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 121,889 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 120,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,072 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 119,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,355 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 117,355 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,813 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 109,674 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 108,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,547 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 106,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 99,418 miles

EHAUST HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE/RATTLING

EML LAMP ON ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS HAS TEMP REPAIR O.K AT TIME OF TEST

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 89,732 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 89,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,971 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,806 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 60,806 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,058 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 48,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,452 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 30,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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 GWJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

AD51 GWJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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