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AD52 GDU

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,766 mi
Last recorded102,766 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 102,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 102,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 102,661 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front to rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

emissions test aborted due to excess smoke

Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 96,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 91,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2013 91,585 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2012 86,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,339 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,359 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,359 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2009 60,663 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 60,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r handbrake low effort.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 53,444 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,443 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 43,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reverse light inop

Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,975 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 36,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,328 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 28,327 miles

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

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 GDU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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