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AD51 XAM

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,401 mi
Last recorded129,401 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 129,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,022 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,819 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 Apr 2015 100,199 miles

both inner sills corroding

corrosion on both front coil springs

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

exhaust corroded in places & front flexy collasped

front wipers not parking properly

nearside front tyre close to limits

Fail 22 Apr 2015 100,199 miles

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

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

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

both inner sills corroding

corrosion on both front coil springs

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

exhaust corroded in places & front flexy collasped

front wipers not parking properly

nearside front tyre close to limits

Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,208 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 84,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,454 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 73,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,630 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 59,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,498 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,440 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,585 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 39,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,926 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 XAM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

AD51 XAM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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