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AD51 HJE

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,266 mi
Last recorded178,266 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 178,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion underside

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2015 167,087 miles

brake discs corroded (poor condition)

coolant low

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust leak (border line pass)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated (poor condition)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Apr 2015 167,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake discs corroded (poor condition)

coolant low

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust leak (border line pass)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated (poor condition)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 144,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid level low

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wheelarches very muddy

underside muddy

Fail 2 Apr 2014 144,508 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid level low

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear number plate loose

rear wheelarches very muddy

underside muddy

Pass 5 Feb 2013 129,677 miles

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

heat sheilds under car broken

oil leaks

Fail 31 Jan 2013 129,677 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2012 117,867 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust heat-shield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2012 117,867 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,735 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,683 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,514 miles

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

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

heatshield loose

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 17 Feb 2009 70,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heatshield loose

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,603 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 28 Feb 2007 40,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,577 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 HJE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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