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AD51 HRE

2002 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

205,897 mi
Last recorded205,897 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HRE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 205,897 miles

Brake modified but not seriously weakened both front to rear brake pipes to rear hoses (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 205,837 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake modified but not seriously weakened both front to rear brake pipes to rear hoses (3.6.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 189,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 189,562 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 171,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 171,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 163,200 miles

n/s/r o/s/r brake disk back plates corroded

n/s/r o/s/r inner side brake disks corroded/pitted

some deteriation to rear no plate

Pass 16 Jul 2013 144,824 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 144,823 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 129,159 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 129,159 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 114,063 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 98,072 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly scored and worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 98,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly scored and worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,060 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 83,060 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,548 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,862 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 59,008 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 59,008 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 45,360 miles

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)

rear number plate startting to seperate

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 HRE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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