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AD51 HSK

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

228,859 mi
Last recorded228,859 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 228,859 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 211,482 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 211,482 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 189,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 189,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 169,515 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake lamp bulb inoperative but not more than 50%

Fail 9 Sep 2011 169,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake lamp bulb inoperative but not more than 50%

Pass 6 Sep 2010 151,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s steering rack arm slightly distorted

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 6 Sep 2010 151,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s steering rack arm slightly distorted

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 11 Sep 2009 137,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 137,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 124,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 124,145 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 112,117 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 100,083 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 HSK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HSK, 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 HSK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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