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AD51 XGB

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,258 mi
Last recorded98,258 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 XGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,258 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (almost bald) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split but clears screen effectively

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,258 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (almost bald) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split but clears screen effectively

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 90,147 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 90,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has excess play. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine oil leak.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R14/86H Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread bald towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Washer jets require adjustment.

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering oil weep from pump.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Vehicle awkward to start.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,268 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 74,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,413 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,804 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,626 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear no plate slightly worn

Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,654 miles

Deep cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,654 miles

Deep cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,810 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,009 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,097 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 XGB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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