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AD51 XAP

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,715 mi
Last recorded134,715 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 134,715 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear floors corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres severely cracked - recommend renewing tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

engine emitting slight white / blue smoke from exhaust

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

wheel hub caps fitted - unable to inspect wheel nuts

Fail 8 Nov 2018 134,670 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear floors corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres severely cracked - recommend renewing tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

engine emitting slight white / blue smoke from exhaust

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

wheel hub caps fitted - unable to inspect wheel nuts

Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,679 miles

Nearside Rear side sill corroded

both rear tyres very presided

Pass 10 Nov 2016 127,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine emitting slight white / blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 Nov 2015 124,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 10 Nov 2014 120,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 118,139 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 118,139 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,232 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 113,232 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 105,588 miles

Offside rear tyre approaching wear indicators, approx 3mm

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 105,586 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake grinding

Offside rear tyre approaching wear indicators, approx 3mm

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Retaining/anti rattle spring missing from offside front brake pads

Pass 15 Jan 2011 97,306 miles

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 97,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,282 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,293 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 79,293 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2007 71,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,083 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 57,068 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 XAP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

AD51 XAP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is AD51 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 XAP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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