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AD51 GZG

2002 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,336 mi
Last recorded95,336 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,336 miles

both front droplink gators slightly perished

Fail 27 Aug 2025 95,336 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front droplink gators slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2024 92,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,976 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,098 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,367 miles

corrosion to suspension front and rear

Fail 2 Sep 2021 84,367 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to suspension front and rear

Pass 3 Sep 2020 82,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertray

Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

undertray

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front discs corroded

drivers window inoperative

general rust on suspension components

windscreen wipers not auto parking

Fail 19 Aug 2016 68,808 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front discs corroded

drivers window inoperative

general rust on suspension components

windscreen wipers not auto parking

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,813 miles

rear number plate marked

Fail 10 Sep 2013 60,813 miles

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

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

rear number plate marked

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 58,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,188 miles

o/s wiper blade split end

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,454 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

rear tyres wearing

Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,046 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 41,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,499 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)

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 GZG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD51 GZG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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