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AD51 XBU

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,635 mi
Last recorded99,635 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 XBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,635 miles

brake pipes corroding

front pads low

o/s front tyre worn on edges near limit and cracking on side wall

sills and rear arches corroding

underside corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,342 miles

o/s rear arch to sill corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2018 97,342 miles

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

o/s rear arch to sill corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,486 miles

wheel arch to sill corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2017 92,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wheel arch to sill corroding

wheel arch to sill corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2017 92,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wheel arch to sill corroding

wheel arch to sill corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,425 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 88,415 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,605 miles

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

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 75,083 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,083 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,357 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 67,357 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 60,552 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 54,947 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 49,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,781 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 40,483 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2008 40,376 miles

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,324 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,153 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 XBU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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