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AD51 GXH

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,317 mi
Last recorded163,317 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2015 163,317 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x1 (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 155,357 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 155,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 146,063 miles

Nearside 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 4 Oct 2012 137,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 128,788 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 120,340 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 113,291 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 113,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 100,136 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 100,136 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 78,299 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 59,997 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 59,997 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 50,361 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 GXH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

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

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