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AD52 GDV

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,902 mi
Last recorded155,902 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 155,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,110 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 151,109 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 146,663 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 146,663 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill|/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 142,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 139,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 135,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light is on

Pass 12 Feb 2018 132,164 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 132,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 129,670 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 128,973 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

release bearing noise / clutch slipping

Fail 15 Feb 2016 128,973 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket missing (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

release bearing noise / clutch slipping

Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,516 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Exhaust support bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 7 Feb 2015 123,473 miles

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

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

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

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

All four coil springs corroded

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust support bracket broken but system still adequately supported

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 116,333 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 116,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 108,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,010 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,650 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,620 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 78,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,944 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 48,455 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,382 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 GDV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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