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AD51 HFH

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,537 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 129,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill step at B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 124,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 124,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 124,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 124,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 121,763 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,079 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear door in poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2015 115,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear door in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,596 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 107,596 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside 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 9 Apr 2013 98,634 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Apr 2013 98,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 Apr 2012 91,090 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,090 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 83,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,505 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,949 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 64,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,537 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 49,537 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 42,307 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 HFH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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