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AD52 GFV

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,851 mi
Last recorded129,851 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 129,851 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 129,850 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,588 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,984 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 120,857 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 115,096 miles

nearside wishbone bush has slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2013 115,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 96,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

power steering fluid low topped up to max level,

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

power steering fluid low topped up to max level,

Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,122 miles

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

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

advise park brake/rear brakes need adjusting,

Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,169 miles

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

advise both rear tyres sidewall`s cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2008 62,398 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,912 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,758 miles

Handbrake nearly reaches stop

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front hydraulic brake hose slightly twisted/worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 33,216 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 GFV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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