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AD51 GXA

2002 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,132 mi
Last recorded106,132 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,132 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,132 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads deteriorated (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,458 miles

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

centre exhaust b ox corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,020 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 62,100 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 62,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,405 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 8,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 2,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 74,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,459 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 53,631 miles

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes bonding starting to deteriorate

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GXA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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