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AD51 HFM

2002 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

107,552 mi
Last recorded107,552 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,552 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 107,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,859 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 103,859 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,851 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 99,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 96,560 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 96,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out reccomend replacing 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,538 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 93,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,190 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,408 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,791 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 86,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,760 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 83,760 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,868 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,112 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 75,042 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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 27 Apr 2012 75,042 miles

Offside 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 19 Apr 2011 70,334 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 59,244 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 59,244 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,434 miles

front pads and discs worn

Fail 26 Jan 2009 50,434 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front pads and discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,315 miles

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

nearside headlamp bulb clip missing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,697 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,249 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 HFM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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