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AD51 HKC

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,254 mi
Last recorded87,254 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,254 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,550 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,751 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,830 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,645 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,847 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 75,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,774 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 70,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 64,369 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,369 miles

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

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

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,684 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,523 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,979 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,290 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 51,290 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,782 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,653 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 39,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 34,385 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 34,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front discs lipped and front brake pads worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2006 28,628 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 HKC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

Is AD51 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 HKC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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