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AD52 AKU

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020

both outer sills starting to corrode

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019

both outer sills getting weak

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018

both outer sills corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Dec 2017

both front roadsprings corroded

both outer sills starting to corrode and getting weak

both rear brake calipers damp

both rear brake discs corroded

engine warning lamp on

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2016
Pass 19 Dec 2015

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

o/s/f drop link rubbers starting to perish

rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013
Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,737 miles

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

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 22 Dec 2011 87,614 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 82,806 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,511 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,548 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,304 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 68,303 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 44,460 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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AD52 AKU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AD52 AKU, 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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AD52 AKU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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The MOT history for AD52 AKU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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