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AD51 XFY

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

37,372 mi
Last recorded37,372 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 XFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 37,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber soft

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear near rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 30,539 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear near rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,751 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 16,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 10,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 5,150 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 5,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013

all four tyres close too legal limit(1.6mm)

front wipers noisy(clearing screen)

rear number plate distorting

Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,152 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 81,152 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 74,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

a/c compressor leaking oil & tracer dye

front discs in poor condition but should be ok till next pad change

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,359 miles

a/c compressor leaking oil & tracer dye

front discs in poor condition but should be ok till next pad change

Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 62,114 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 62,113 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 55,393 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,393 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,131 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 48,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XFY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is AD51 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 XFY shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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