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AD51 GXN

2002 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,362 mi
Last recorded131,362 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 131,362 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 131,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,120 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 124,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 116,199 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 116,199 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 109,697 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 109,697 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 101,237 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 101,237 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear bumper n/s damaged and lose

Pass 20 Feb 2008 92,900 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 81,288 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 67,240 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 GXN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GXN, 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 GXN registered?

AD51 GXN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AD51 GXN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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