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AD51 ODU

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,364 mi
Last recorded180,364 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ODU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 180,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 164,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,676 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 132,022 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion at centre and rear exhaust sections

corrosion at fuel filler pipes

general underside surface corrosion

nearside headlamp assembly security

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 132,021 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

corrosion at centre and rear exhaust sections

corrosion at fuel filler pipes

general underside surface corrosion

nearside headlamp assembly security

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2014 115,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 103,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2012 92,291 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 92,291 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 81,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,407 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 70,407 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,367 miles

rear no. plate water marked

Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,520 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 EXHAUST RUSTED

WATER MARKS ON REAR NUMBER PLATE

YELLOW DOTS ON WIPERS

Fail 21 Jan 2008 52,520 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)

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 EXHAUST RUSTED

WATER MARKS ON REAR NUMBER PLATE

YELLOW DOTS ON WIPERS

Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,684 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 43,684 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,121 miles

n/s/r trye is on 2 mm

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 ODU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ODU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 ODU registered?

AD51 ODU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is AD51 ODU safe to buy?

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