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AD51 HUP

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,828 mi
Last recorded105,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2015 105,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 54,911 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

cooling fan stays on.

Fail 28 Jun 2014 54,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cooling fan stays on.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate is cracked

n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

the n/s/f body[wing] is damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2011 64,536 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate is cracked

n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

the n/s/f body[wing] is damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2010 57,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,749 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,175 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,744 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 38,664 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 HUP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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