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AD51 HCF

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,079 mi
Last recorded68,079 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,079 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sill under vehicle at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2024 68,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sill under vehicle at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2023 64,413 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Oct 2023 64,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,791 miles

coolant leak from water hose

oil leak from engine, sump

some surface corrosion to both inner sills at rear under vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2022 60,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant leak from water hose

oil leak from engine, sump

some surface corrosion to both inner sills at rear under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,499 miles

oil leak from engine,sump

Fail 15 Oct 2021 58,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

oil leak from engine,sump

Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,673 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,247 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2019 54,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

sump corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,462 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to shock absorber upper mounting prescribed area not considered excessive

Nearside Rear tyre showing perishing to inner sidewall not deemed excessive

Offside Rear corrosion to shock absorber upper mounting prescribed area not considered excessive

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low in comparison to nearside & just meeting specified imbalance requirements

Offside Rear tyre showing perishing to inner sidewall not deemed excessive

Oil leak not deemed excessive

Pass 30 May 2018 50,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 45,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,841 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,073 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,086 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,188 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,934 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,651 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 11,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 8,999 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 8,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,585 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,973 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,258 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 25,228 miles

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

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

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)

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 HCF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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