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AD51 HFY

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,746 mi
Last recorded147,746 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 147,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 147,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 144,907 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,723 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 138,291 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 134,488 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 130,429 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 127,072 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,329 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 113,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 100,415 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under floor and sill panels have surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,768 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 85,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small cut in tread offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2013 85,030 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small cut in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,215 miles

front wiperblades starting to smear

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,600 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 74,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,869 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 66,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,556 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 48,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,580 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 70/80% WORN

LOW TYRE TREAD TO OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISC

Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,580 miles

loose pipe in engine compartment needs to checked

rear brake pads 60% worn

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 HFY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

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

Is AD51 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 HFY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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