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AD52 GOU

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,026 mi
Last recorded190,026 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 190,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front road springs

imbalance on front brakes only just passed mot

Fail 15 Oct 2015 190,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front road springs

imbalance on front brakes only just passed mot

Pass 27 Jun 2014 173,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 172,128 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil low

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

Gear box oil leak

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 172,128 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil low

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

Gear box oil leak

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 166,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

engine oil low

exhaust heat shield insicure

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 25 Apr 2012 166,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

engine oil low

exhaust heat shield insicure

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Jan 2011 160,162 miles

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

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 26 Jan 2011 160,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2010 142,125 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 120,187 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 99,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 80,505 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 62,424 miles

both front tyres worn near wear bands andn/s rear getting near limit

engine oil level low

oil leak

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 GOU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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