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AD51 HSJ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2024

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension arms and under neath covered in under seal and outer sills

hand brake cables greased

track rod ends corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 110,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded in non presscribed area

Offside Front track rod end

Outer sills corrosion and inner sills

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion hand brake cables

Pass 31 Oct 2020 110,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front track rod end corrosion

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake cables slight corrosion

Rear tow bar and cross member corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front track rod end corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded and rear cross member at tow bar

hand brake cables rusty

suspension arms corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rears all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear body cross member corrosion and sills

Rear hand brake cables slight rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2017

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slight wearing low

Rear body cross member corroded and tow bar

Rear hand brake cables slight rusty

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ball joints (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake cables rusty

slight damage at tow bar area

Pass 17 Oct 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four corners (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pipes slight corroded

front discs slight worn

hand brake cables rusty

rear body at tow bar slight corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2013 103,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear hand brake cables slight rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2013 103,708 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear hand brake cables slight rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,607 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake cables slight rust

Pass 29 Oct 2011 98,464 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slight worn

rear hand brake cables rusty

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,017 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 92,878 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 92,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 89,678 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 86,116 miles

front brake disc' slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,556 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 22 Nov 2005 39,741 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 HSJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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