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AD52 GCV

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,087 mi
Last recorded159,087 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 159,087 miles

Nearside rear outer sill covered with sealant and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 152,513 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 152,513 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 148,453 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 143,069 miles

EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

EXHAUST SHIELD INSECURE

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 133,228 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 133,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 121,515 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 121,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 110,282 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 110,282 miles

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

engine vacuum pipe split causing poor throttle response.difficult to perform emissions test

n/s/r tyre starting to 'step' on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 98,049 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 98,049 miles

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

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

suspect wheel alignment out

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,375 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,286 miles

n/s handbrake sheath insecure from drum back plate

Fail 21 Nov 2007 76,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s handbrake sheath insecure from drum back plate

Pass 25 Nov 2006 64,452 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 51,125 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.

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 GCV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AD52 GCV, 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 GCV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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