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AD52 AMO

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,942 mi
Last recorded178,942 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 178,942 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 168,572 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 168,567 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 160,815 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 160,815 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 149,801 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 149,793 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 138,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 129,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 129,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 119,448 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 108,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,777 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 77,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,644 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 50,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,384 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,277 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 30,033 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 AMO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AMO, 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 AD52 AMO registered?

AD52 AMO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is AD52 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 AMO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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