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AD51 GXE

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,177 mi
Last recorded158,177 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 158,177 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 152,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 142,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight sticking & knock from steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2014 142,905 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight sticking & knock from steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2013 133,171 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 133,171 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 119,942 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 119,942 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 100,229 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Oct 2010 100,229 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 91,665 miles

offside front/nearside rear tyres worn low on 2,5mm

offside rear tyre worn close to min, on 2mm

Fail 10 Nov 2009 91,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front/nearside rear tyres worn low on 2,5mm

offside rear tyre worn close to min, on 2mm

Pass 17 Nov 2008 79,693 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,083 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 46,226 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 GXE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

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

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