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AD51 XGE

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,777 mi
Last recorded78,777 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 XGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,541 miles

Front brake inbalance on limit

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

Offside Rear Tyre light perishing

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 75,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake inbalance on limit

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

Offside Rear Tyre light perishing

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,577 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,564 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 66,704 miles

front subframe corroded.

some steel brake pipes quite corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 66,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,457 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

SEVERAL INSTRUMENT PANEL FUNCTIONS NOT WORKING, REV COUNTER , FUEL GUAGE , POSSIBLY SPEEDOMETER

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NOTE POWER STEERING PIPES OIL CONTAMINATION

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,402 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,402 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,041 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,968 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,536 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 37,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,490 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,393 miles

rear tyres starting to get worn

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 XGE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

AD51 XGE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is AD51 XGE safe to buy?

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