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AD51 OEY

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,648 mi
Last recorded110,648 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 OEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 110,648 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant low

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Oct 2018 110,463 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant low

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2017 101,476 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 100,474 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 100,474 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,595 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 91,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,575 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,694 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,473 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,436 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,566 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 58,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,638 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 51,445 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,909 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,030 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE GOT SLIGHT TO MODERATE CORROSION ON THE OUTER EDGES

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 OEY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OEY, 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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What year was AD51 OEY registered?

AD51 OEY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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