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AD51 HLG

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,125 mi
Last recorded141,125 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 141,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside linkrod rubber/nearside front linkrod rubber

Pass 1 Mar 2014 132,026 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 118,070 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 118,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,265 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

o/s front tyre low on tread on outer edge

rear heatshield loose

Fail 16 Feb 2011 87,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

n/s front tyre low on tread on outer edge

rear heatshield loose

Pass 9 Feb 2010 72,103 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak at driveshaft oil seal.

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 72,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Advise 1/2 litre OAT antifreeze added

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise: 1 litre oil added

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,254 miles

Front brake pads appear low.

Neasrside rear brake pipe corroded.

Oil leak from offside driveshaft oil seal.

Slight weep from power steering pump front seal.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 55,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads appear low.

Neasrside rear brake pipe corroded.

Oil leak from offside driveshaft oil seal.

Slight weep from power steering pump front seal.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,236 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,567 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 HLG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HLG, 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 HLG is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is AD51 HLG safe to buy?

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