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AD51 XBT

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,720 mi
Last recorded145,720 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 145,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi jiont (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all fuel pipes are rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2017 139,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 139,053 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front inner edge worn & close to2mm tread

Pass 24 Nov 2016 131,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 23 Nov 2016 131,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edges worn

heat shield loose

when was cambelt change?

Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

when was cambelt change/

Fail 3 Dec 2015 124,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

when was cambelt change/

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

when was cambelt change?

Fail 2 Dec 2014 116,415 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 108,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/rear tyre high & low spot

when was cambelt change?

Pass 12 Dec 2012 100,906 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 100,906 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,226 miles

Auxilary belt noise!

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

Cambelt due 100,000 Miles or 10 Years

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 82,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,551 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 62,691 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2007 54,981 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 47,578 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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 XBT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XBT, 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 XBT is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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