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AD52 GBO

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,393 mi
Last recorded118,393 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,393 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 116,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to head area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust blow, exhaust gasses inside vehicle (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2015 97,226 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,551 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 91,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,736 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,407 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,963 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 78,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,150 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,886 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,329 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,691 miles

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

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

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 GBO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GBO, 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 GBO registered?

AD52 GBO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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