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AD51 GYV

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

196,052 mi
Last recorded196,052 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 196,052 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 196,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 181,091 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 181,064 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 160,971 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 160,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 145,323 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 145,323 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 140,069 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 134,466 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 134,466 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 117,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly rusted

rear no. plate seperating

Fail 8 Jan 2007 117,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs badly rusted

rear no. plate seperating

Fail 10 Jan 2006 92,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2006 92,713 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm

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 GYV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 GYV registered?

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

Is AD51 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 GYV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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