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AD51 ZBE

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,879 mi
Last recorded171,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ZBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 171,879 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides strongly advised (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 155,821 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 155,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 139,256 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 123,310 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 123,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

195/60r15 fitted to front axle and 195/65r15 fitted to rear axle

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,770 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear coil spring broken lower cup

Pass 19 Dec 2011 90,614 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 90,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,243 miles

driver's door mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 74,124 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 74,124 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 16 Dec 2008 64,020 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,838 miles

slight oil leak from offside driveshaft inner gaiter

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 ZBE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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