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AD51 HKV

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,848 mi
Last recorded122,848 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 122,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 122,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 110,273 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,229 miles

n/s/f ball joint slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,682 miles

rear heat shield loose

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 83,682 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Oil leak

rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,769 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 78,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,051 miles

coolant level below min

slight play in osf inner steering arm

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,160 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 63,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,270 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 58,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,013 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

SUSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,013 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

SUSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 1 May 2007 45,780 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 35,804 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 HKV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HKV, 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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What year was AD51 HKV registered?

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

Is AD51 HKV safe to buy?

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